The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 767

With a softened gaze, Jessica said, "When you used to be around and doted on him, he loved it. He thought you were the best father in the world."

Suddenly, Steven felt guilty—he was a bad husband, but he was also a bad father.

He muttered, "But I didn't treat him well."

After she heard that, Jessica thought it was a good time for Steven to spend time with Cody. She said, "He doesn't think so. Why don't you ask him yourself?"

Steven thought that was a good idea—after all, a child would know another child better.

At that, he nodded and said, "That would be a great help."

"Alright."

Jessica got up and carefully walked to Cody's bedroom. As Steven sat in place, he felt restless.

She knocked on the door and said, "Cody, Daddy's here!"

When Cody heard her, he excitedly rushed out of his bedroom. But when he saw Steven, Cody froze. He turned to look at Jessica—Cody had been expecting his biological father. Jessica gently nudged Cody in the back, and he immediately understood what she meant.

Cody carefully approached Steven and said, "Daddy, you haven't visited in so long. When I saw you, I thought I was dreaming. Are you really here to visit me?"

Steven was at a loss for words when he saw how pitiful Cody seemed. He couldn't bear to tell Cody that he was here for Zachary's sake.

After a long silence, Steven asked, "Yeah, did you miss me?"

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