The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 823

Steven said with a smile, "All right. I'll call you when the food's ready."

"Thanks," Jessica replied as she entered the bedroom and closed the door behind her.

The bedroom walls were soundproofed, and she was certain Steven wouldn't hear anything she said. As such, she took out her phone. After some hesitation, she finally called Casper.

Casper was in the middle of sorting out his work when he received Jessica's call. Surprised, he picked up and asked, "Why the sudden call?"

"I just wanted to remind you…" Things had been too idyllic and quiet for comfort lately. Jessica was worried that the peace wouldn't last, that something might come along and take it away from her.

She continued, "I wanted to remind you to keep the baby's identity a secret. Do you understand?"

Casper reassured her, "I won't; don't worry."

It was only then that she let out a breath of relief. Casper knew why she was so intent on keeping the baby's lineage a secret. "So, you've decided to settle down with Steven for good, huh?"

"If things continue as they are, yes," Jessica answered calmly. "I used to want to date men far out of my league in hopes of finding the best person to settle down with.

"I wanted to prove your mom wrong and show her that I could find someone better after our divorce. I wanted your family to see that I was still desirable to other men.

"But after all I've been through, I've come to realize something important: I shouldn't have to live my life constantly seeking ways to prove myself to others; I should be living my best life and seizing the little moments."

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