The Unveiled Rose

Jessica looked down at her foot and bit her lip. "I'm all alone at home, so it's inevitable that I'll bump into things.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

"At first, I thought it was just a minor injury and didn't want to bother you. But there was no one at home.

"I'm pregnant and caring for another little child."

As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes.

She wiped them away and added, "I couldn't move properly, and I really had no other choice but to ask for your help."

With that, she threw herself into Steven's arms.

Steven instinctively tried to push her away.

Jessica's voice choked with emotion. "After some time, you'll be with Annalise. By then, I'll definitely have to keep my distance from you. I won't be able to hug you anymore. "So, for now..."

Jessica looked up, her eyes glistening with tears. "Please don't push me away, okay?"

Steven looked at her face and suddenly thought-when he was with Annalise, had she ever felt this helpless?

He wasn't sure whether he wanted to atone for his past or if he simply felt sorry for Jessica.

Or... if there was another reason.

Ultimately, he couldn't bear to turn her away and gently returned her hug.

Steven whispered, "Annalise has had a child too. She'll surely understand your pain."

Jessica didn't answer.

Steven continued, "Even if I really get back together with her, she certainly won't stop me from caring about you."

Jessica felt Steven was such an easy man to manipulate. All it took was a few tears and a pitiful act, and he would fall for it.

However, Steven also had his flaws. She was clearly Steven's legitimate girlfriend, but he always made it seem as if she were still the third party. That bothered her a little. Steven placed both hands on Jessica's shoulders. "I'll call her right now."

Jessica was confused as she looked at him.

Steven noticed her confusion and explained, "I need to tell her in advance so that when we do get back together, she won't be angry."

Annalise had blocked him, and his call wouldn't go through, so he took out Jessica's phone and dialed Annalise's number.

"Hello?"

...

I was speechless when I heard Steven's familiar voice. Where did he get my number?

But I still politely asked, "Is there something you need?"

Steven spoke gently, "Jessica is pregnant with my child. After you forgive me and we remarry, I hope you'll be kind enough to accept this child." Although Steven no longer had feelings for Jessica, he still cared for the unborn child.

I was satisfied with this result. The truth would only greatly impact him later if he still had feelings for the child.

Steven continued, "At that point, I might not be able to love you wholeheartedly."

I nearly threw up upon hearing this.

He had never treated me well during our marriage. Yet, he could still say such shameless things.

Steven said, "Because the child will need more attention and love than you. Jessica, who has also had a child, will also need care..."

"Stop." I couldn't listen any longer and asked, "Did I express any intention of reconciling with you?"

I had made it very clear that we were done every time he came to see me.

Steven froze, and after a long silence, he answered, "No."

"Good." I was worried that I might have said something wrong and caused a misunderstanding. "I know you love Jessica and her child. You want to live a good life with her, but that's between you and her and has nothing to do with me. "I won't mind. And you don't need to let me know."

Although I now had some free time every day...