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.

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

can finally live our

smiled. "That's true.

Ruby and

right

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

and move in right

sounded hesitant. "Really? What if

his problem. This is my house. He can

doesn't like

the same page. "Exactly. He's got no

choice but to

voice finally carried a hint of a smile.

grandchild. It's only fair we

than Jessica and Cody! I

over you!"

Casper's. Gary and Julia stood by

her child were

Gary and Julia couldn't stand Jessica and

secretly felt Ruby had gotten the short end of the

Casper

be the one

child alone just because

on? Meanwhile, Jessica-the 'other

woman'-got to enjoy everything