The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 876

Steven was amused. "Why are you apologizing all of a sudden?"

Jessica's voice was barely audible. "You're involved in this because of me."

Steven's expression turned serious. "What do you mean?"

"I think it's Casper's parents, Julia and Gary, who are coming after you. Remember when I told you they found out the woman they thought was their daughter-in-law had been lying to them?

"The kid she said was Casper's wasn't his. Cody's their only real grandson. That's

why they felt guilty about how they treated me back then."

Jessica's voice lowered even further. "Not long ago, they came to me to apologize. They asked me to forgive them and fix things with Casper. I turned them down.

me. They said if all I cared about was money, ruining you and leaving

moment. The Gibsons' company still wielded considerable influence in the industry. Despite the setbacks they'd encountered over the past two years, there was no question that the Gibsons had a strong

remained afloat, there would always be people eager to work with

her head with determination, locking eyes with Steven. "Maybe we should end things. If they find out we're no longer together, they'll probably

to handle the company. Don't let this get to you. And as for ending things... that idea never even crossed my mind the

a reassuring pat. "I'm confident I can handle this. I'm

soft sound of acknowledgment. She watched Steven until he was out of sight, then pulled

her comic had premiered. The sales of her merchandise and other products were

Steven had given her and the savings from the house she sold, Jessica realized that even if

her mind, she felt a sense of relief. Just then, her

the line, full of smug satisfaction. "I'm sure you've heard

you really need to go this far?" Jessica replied, her tone

last conversation, Gary and Julia would have given up on the idea of bringing her back into the Gibson family. It