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.

matter," Gary said. "It's over. Casper can be

can finally live our

smiled. "That's true. You're

call Ruby and let

Ruby right away, her tone turning noticeably

be

and move in

sounded hesitant. "Really? What

didn't miss a beat. "Then that's his problem. This is my house. He can

he doesn't like

page. "Exactly. He's got

but

a hint of a

our grandchild. It's only fair we take care

better than Jessica and Cody! I can't

Jessica over you!" Gary

child was Casper's. Gary and Julia stood by

child

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

secretly felt Ruby had gotten

with Casper first,

the one

alone just because

on? Meanwhile, Jessica-the 'other

woman'-got to enjoy everything