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 caller was his friend, Jim

have

Yvette. He never imagined that the two women who had cared about him

"How'd you find

saw her on a

hadn't been trying to provoke him.

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

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 her, got curious,

jumped to his feet. "Send me

to you. Get here

By the time he pulled up,

stared at her,

moment

walk past him, he reached

eyes to meet his. "Is there something you

mind went blank. "Who's