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.

silence. The caller

you and Yvette have a falling out?" Jim

thoughts of Sherry and Yvette. He never imagined that the two women who had cared about him would leave him

Gavin replied, "How'd you

on a blind

been trying to provoke him. She'd meant everything she'd

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

place is far from anywhere your friends work. Plus, the whole thing was in a private room. I only

to his feet. "Send me the

to you. Get

up, Yvette was stepping out. She looked completely content with how

at her, utterly

at him for a moment before quickly looking

past him, he reached out

raised her eyes to meet his.

mind went blank. "Who's this guy