The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 794

Casper didn't want to hear another word from Gary or Julia. He smashed his phone to the floor.

Gary and Julia exchanged a look.

"Didn't you say Jessica would regret it? That she'd be the first to cave and apologize? So what's going on now?" she asked.

Julia had always thought Casper and Jessica got along well, though she never felt Jessica was good enough for him. But since Casper had chosen her, Julia kept her complaints to herself.

On the other hand, Gary never stopped claiming Jessica was just after their money. Because of that, the Gibsons couldn't afford to be nice to her, or she'd suck them dry.

Julia had to admit what he said made sense. So whenever she dealt with Jessica, she couldn't help but be curt and dismissive.

Gary looked just as baffled. "Do you think this is one of her plays? Pulling back so she can hit even harder later?"

Julia shook her head. "I don't think so. Casper wouldn't be so worked up if that were the case."

They exchanged another look.

"Either way, it doesn't matter," Gary said. "It's over. Casper can be with Ruby now, and we can finally live our dream."

Julia smiled. "That's true. You're right."

"Why don't you call Ruby and let her know?" Gary suggested.

"Good idea." Julia dialed Ruby right away, her tone turning noticeably warmer. "Casper finally dumped Jessica. He might be back soon. Why don't you bring your kid and move in right away?"

She was with Casper first, so why should she be the one stuck raising a child alone just because he moved on? Meanwhile, Jessica—the 'other woman'—got to enjoy everything without an ounce of guilt.

Julia figured Casper could be as fickle as he wanted, but as his mother, she had to take Ruby's side. Ruby was with him first, after all. Otherwise, people would think Julia had lost it for backing Jessica, the homewrecker.

"Can you help me keep Casper from finding out about the kid?" Ruby asked.

Julia didn't get it. "Why?"

If Casper learned that Ruby had his child and went through everything alone, he might feel something, and maybe he'd even want to be with her again.

Julia couldn't understand why Ruby wanted to keep it a secret.