The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

"Didn't you say Jessica would regret it? That she'd be the first to cave and

apologize? So what's going on now?" she asked.

Julia had always thought Casper and Jessica got along well, though she never felt

Jessica was good enough for him. But since Casper had chosen her, Julia kept

her complaints to herself.

On the other hand, Gary never stopped claiming Jessica was just after their

money. Because of that, the Gibsons couldn't afford to be nice to her, or she'd

suck them dry.

Julia had to admit what he said made sense. So whenever she dealt with Jessica,

she couldn't help but be curt and dismissive.

Gary looked just as baffled. "Do you think this is one of her plays? Pulling back so

she can hit even harder later?"

Julia shook her head. "I don't think so. Casper wouldn't be so worked up if that

were the case."

They exchanged another look.

doesn't matter," Gary said. "It's over. Casper can

we can finally live our

"That's true. You're

don't you call Ruby and

right away, her tone

be back soon. Why don't

and move

"Really? What

his problem. This is

he doesn't

page. "Exactly. He's got no

no choice but to listen to

hint of a smile. "I'll go along with what you

kid's our grandchild. It's only

are way better than Jessica and

over you!" Gary

Casper's. Gary and Julia

her child were

stand

felt Ruby had gotten the short end of

was with Casper first,

be the one

child alone just

on? Meanwhile, Jessica-the 'other

woman'-got to enjoy everything