The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 12

Chapter

12

In the end, Steven silently led Zachary out of the ward.

Not long after they left, the nurse called to ask if I could take care of the remains of my unborn child. They knew my condition was precarious and didn't want to provoke me, so they initially tried to reach Steven, but he didn't pick up. With no other option, they contacted me to sign the necessary paperwork. After explaining the situation, they asked when I could come

1. in.

Given my current state, I really shouldn't have moved, but this was my first chance to see the child I would never hold. I couldn't bear to think of it being alone and sad if I arrived late, so I told them I'd come right away.

Once I arrived, I signed the forms and waited for a while. Eventually, they handed me a small box.

Cradling the little box, I took a cab to a cemetery to buy a plot for my child and arrange a proper burial.

should have left after handling everything, but I couldn't bring myself

thought had

disappear from this world just like

my heart that

I returned to the ward, the first thing I saw was Steven

footsteps, he turned and rushed over, gripping my arms tightly.

damage to my body.

pulled my hand away from him and sat back on the hospital

just leave the hospital without telling anyone? If something had

acting was

gave a curt, impatient reply, "Don't worry. I'm an adult. I can take

Noticing my aloof demeanor, Steven softened his tone. "Please

no interest in engaging with him

of his actions." He kept talking, seemingly defending Zachary, but honestly, he Not only did Zachary not directly harm me, but

She had even maliciously manipulated a child. To put it bluntly, she