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.

Gary said. "It's over.

can finally live

smiled. "That's true.

you call Ruby and let her know?"

right

dumped Jessica. He might be back soon. Why don't you bring

move

sounded hesitant. "Really? What if Casper

"Then that's his problem. This is my house. He can

he doesn't like

totally on the same page. "Exactly. He's got no money

choice but

carried a hint of a smile. "I'll go

kid's our grandchild. It's only fair

guys are way better than Jessica

over

Julia stood by her without question

and her child were

and Julia couldn't stand Jessica and Cody-to the point

secretly felt Ruby had gotten the

with Casper first, so

the one stuck

just because he

on? Meanwhile, Jessica-the 'other

woman'-got to enjoy everything