The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Jessica could see where Steven was coming from. But the problem was the baby she conceived was not Steven's child; that meant she had to think of a way to minimize the damage.

She said, "I haven't been to too many checkups. What if they find something wrong with the baby? If too much time has passed since your vasectomy, it may be difficult to get a reversal. Then..."

Knowing how women tend to overthink during pregnancy, Steven held Jessica's hand and said, "If that happens, I'll just accept whatever the outcome is."

Jessica was baffled. At that moment, she had the urge to tell him the truth, but she couldn't bring herself to say anything. Just then, somebody knocked on the door.

Jessica hurriedly pulled away from Steven and stood up. Then, she said, "Someone's here. Let me see who it is."

"Okay," Steven said as he watched Jessica walk away.

When Jessica opened the door, she was surprised to see Chloe outside. Jessica asked, "What brings you here?"

here to check

fell on Jessica's belly. But everything Chloe and Steven said only reminded Jessica of her lies, making her

"You came just in time. Steven's here, too. Do you want to come in and talk

When she found Steven washing the vegetables in the kitchen, Chloe thought it was amusing. Chloe

Jessica's heavily pregnant, so she can't cook. The chef is away, so I have to

said approvingly,

to do. You may

as

can't use work an excuse to neglect your family. Otherwise,

still went to help

doing something, Jessica thought it would be rude of her to stand idly by. Jessica

I handle this.

her head