The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 835

Jessica didn't budge, no matter how hard Gary and Julia tried to convince her.

Julia slowed down, choosing her words. "The real reason we're here is to suggest you should consider getting back with Casper."

"No, thanks. If that's why you're here, you can leave now. I've got work to do, and I'm not wasting any more time on this," Jessica said.

She walked over and yanked the door open. "You can go."

Julia looked at Gary, who kept his voice calm and even.

"I'm okay with you having Steven's baby. If you take the kid with you and marry Casper again, we'll treat them like our own grandchild. I just hope you don't throw away a chance like that."

As calm as ever, Jessica said, "It's not even worth holding onto. When I didn't have a job, I thought being a stay-at-home wife would be great—no money worries, just taking care of things at home.

"But I figured out the hard way that it doesn't work like that. Earning my own money is way better than relying on someone else to hand it to me. That way, I don't have to walk on eggshells around anyone, and I get to live life on my terms.

"Instead of wasting your time on me, why don't you focus on Casper? Once he's back, find him another woman.

"I'm sure he'd be okay with having another kid. Then you'll get your real, blood-related grandkid and won't have to keep eyeing mine."

Upon hearing how firm Jessica was, Gary knew she was never going to give up Cody. His face darkened.

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