The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Steven said with a smile, "All right. I'll call you when the food's ready."

"Thanks," Jessica replied as she entered the bedroom and closed the door behind her.

The bedroom walls were soundproofed, and she was certain Steven wouldn't hear anything she said. As such, she took out her phone. After some hesitation, she finally called Casper.

Casper was in the middle of sorting out his work when he received Jessica's call. Surprised, he picked up and asked, "Why the sudden call?"

"I just wanted to remind you..." Things had been too idyllic and quiet for comfort lately. Jessica was worried that the peace wouldn't last, that something might come along and take it away from her.

She continued, "I wanted to remind you to keep the baby's identity a secret. Do you understand?"

Casper reassured her, "I won't; don't worry."

It was only then that she let out a breath of relief. Casper knew why she was so intent on keeping the baby's lineage a secret. "So, you've decided to settle down with Steven for good, huh?"

are, yes," Jessica answered calmly. "I used to want to date men far out of my league in hopes of finding the best person to settle

to prove your mom wrong and show her that I could find someone better after our

men.

constantly seeking

ease. "Now that I've found someone kind to me, I ought to cherish him. If there ever comes a

if the day comes, will you

knew he still loved her, but deep down, they were not meant for each other. She replied coolly, "No, I won't. You know as well

did not respond, she added emphatically, "Remember to keep our secret and take it to your grave, Casper. I'll hunt you down and kill

after spitting out the threat and eased herself

the direction of the bedroom, then at Steven. He sensed she had something to say, so he

did you suddenly decide

he had moved past the incident where Chloe and Jessica worked