The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 888

Jessica remained quiet for what felt like an eternity before speaking. "Then go ahead and declare Pelham Group bankrupt."

"If I do that, how am I supposed to support you? And what about when the baby comes?" Steven asked.

"At least you'll still have me," Jessica answered.

Steven fell quiet, his mind in turmoil. After a long moment, he muttered, "I need to think this over."

The thought of relying on someone else—especially a woman-struck against his pride.

"Sure, take your time. I'm not rushing you," Jessica said, giving him the space to think it over.

The weight of it settled on Steven. He replied with a quiet hum.

Gavin had always figured that if he just stayed at home, Yvette would eventually regret what she'd done. Like the many times after their arguments, she'd show up at his door soon enough, ready to make things right and lift his mood.

But this time, he realized he'd been mistaken. Yvette wasn't coming for him.

the silence. The caller was his friend, Jim

have a falling out?"

between thoughts of Sherry and Yvette. He never imagined that the two women who had

Gavin replied, "How'd

on a blind date," Jim

when it finally hit Gavin. Yvette hadn't been trying to provoke him.

it off like it wasn't a big deal and said flatly, "Maybe she picked a spot near your work on purpose

from anywhere your friends work. Plus, the whole thing was in a private room. I only realized she was on a blind date after I saw

jumped to his feet. "Send me

to you. Get here

had the address, Gavin drove like a maniac, finally arriving at the location of Yvette's blind date. By the time he pulled up, Yvette was stepping out. She looked completely content with how the date had gone, her usual easygoing demeanor replaced by

at her, utterly

a moment before quickly looking away. As she

to walk past him, he reached

Yvette raised her eyes to meet his. "Is there

went blank. "Who's this guy