The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 155

So Jessica thought that the first step was not to do anything that would make Steven dislike her. For example, keeping a distance from him and not touching him.

She released Steven.

Steven sighed in relief. "Jessica, I know you're outraged right now."

Jessica walked to the couch while speaking in a considerate tone, "But I know..." She sat down and looked at Steven. "I'll have to endure this."

Steven stood opposite her. "I'm sorry that you've been wronged. What kind of compensation do you want?"

Jessica noticed that Steven's attitude toward her had softened when she gave him space. She finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed like her spontaneous decision was right on.

"You know what I like. So, just get it for me."

"Okay." Steven casually asked, "Cody's recent school life must be tough, right? What are you planning to do about it?"

Jessica honestly couldn't think of a solution.

Tears welled up in her eyes, yet she refused to let them fall. "I don't know, either."

Steven watched her cry and said, "I have two solutions."

Jessica sat up, instinctively trying to hold Steven's arm, but stopped herself. "What is it?"

Steven said seriously, "He can transfer schools. If he goes to a new school where no one knows him, he can live like a normal kid. Or he can take a few days off. By the time he returns, the other kids will have forgotten about it."

Jessica thought for a long time before finally making a decision. "Let's have him take a few days off."

Cody would have to adjust to a new environment if they transferred him. She was afraid he wouldn't be able to cope.

Steven nodded. "Okay."

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