The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 791

But now, Casper's confidence was shaken. Jessica had found her own strengths

and could make her own money. She didn't need his or Steven's wealth anymore.

A wave of panic hit Casper. If that was true, how was he supposed to hold onto

her? Grasping at straws, he brought up their child.

"Have you considered that the baby you're carrying is mine? What's going to

happen to you and the baby once I'm gone?" he asked.

"I'll raise our child with Steven," Jessica said.

These days, love didn't mean much to her. If anything, life had only gotten better

without it.

Casper stressed every word as he asked, "What happens if Steven finds out the

baby isn't his? How are you going to handle it if you end up alone?"

He was desperate, as if this was the only way he could prove that he still

mattered.

"That's why I'm asking you not to tell him. No one will ever know as long as you

keep quiet," Jessica said.

said nothing. Jessica added, "And even if

won't change anything."

stopped feeling like she needed a

"Now that I can make my own

So there's no need for

your parents have been reaching out a lot

wrong with

stayed calm as she continued, "As their son,

nothing you can do for

better off going back. At least then,

words hit Casper like a sledgehammer. Tears slipped down his

Jessica, his eyes

talking this whole time—about her journey, struggles, how she

he could feel just how much

they got divorced.

so strong. She didn't count on anyone

sharp pain in his chest, but

on a tough

gone over

head more than she

count, convinced she'd stay

calm when

there was still

ache in her chest.

was a man she

loved once. How could she

when this was the end