The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 834

Jessica raised an eyebrow. "Stop by to see me? But Casper's place is way out of my way."

Gary sank into the couch, staring down at her. "Well, since we were already in the neighborhood to see Casper, we figured we might as well swing by."

Jessica's confusion deepened. "See me? Why?"

Gary didn't answer her question. Instead, he asked, "Are you pregnant?"

Jessica looked down at her stomach and shrugged. "So what if I am? Casper and I've been divorced for ages, and I've been with Steven for a while now. Isn't it only natural for me to get pregnant?

"You two used to hate me. Weren't you the one who said you'd be glad if I ended up with someone else? Well, I have. You should be happy for me."

She took a seat. When she'd been with Casper, she'd always played nice around Gary and Julia. She'd really thought of them as family and had tried so hard to get their approval.

what she did, it was never enough. For a long time, she wondered if the issue was with her. But after

the start. So, no matter how hard she tried,

and poured them some water. Gary

at first, that's what I thought. I figured you'd be settled with Steven by

of disgust. "Why's the place he got you so tiny? It's nothing like the house you

sold it a few days ago,"

picked up the contract and handed it to Gary. "Here, take a

figured

looked through the papers,

dollars from the sale. He

she asked, "What's with the look? Surprised meone else would treat me well after I

treats you well because

say he'll treat Cody