Chapter 354

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. "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 sim