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.

money, ruining you

more somber by the moment. The Gibsons' company still wielded considerable influence in the industry. Despite the setbacks they'd encountered over

there would always be people eager to work with them. Bringing Steven

Steven. "Maybe we should end

I'll find a way to handle the company. Don't let this get to you. And as for ending things... that idea never even crossed my mind the moment I chose

shoulder a reassuring pat. "I'm confident I

watched Steven until he was

on her comic had premiered. The sales

savings from the house she sold, Jessica realized that even if Steven went bankrup@right away, she'd

Just then, her phone rang. She checked the caller ID and answered the

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

this far?" Jessica replied, her

the idea of bringing her back into the