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.

the issue was with her.

Jessica. Gary and Julia had been against her from the start. So, no matter how hard she tried,

grabbed a couple of disposable cups, and poured them some

finally spoke up. "Yeah, at first, that's what I thought. I figured you'd be settled with

face full of disgust. "Why's the place he got you

I sold it a few days ago," Jessica said, her tone neutral, not sounding like she was

it to Gary. "Here, take a look. See how much

had figured she was

but as he looked through the papers,

million dollars from the sale. He

with the look? Surprised meone else would treat me well after I left Casper?" fo

put the contract down. "Steven treats you well because he

he'll treat Cody the