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.

left after handling everything, but I couldn't bring myself to.

had

won't let you disappear from this world just like that,"

my heart that

to the ward, the first thing I saw was Steven

he turned and rushed over, gripping my arms tightly. "Where have

Falling down the stairs had caused a miscarriage, resulting in significant damage to my body. On top of that, I had been running

on the hospital

can you just leave the hospital without telling anyone? If something had happened to

was pathetic and

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

my aloof demeanor, Steven softened his

interest in engaging with

covers over me, and prepared to sleep. Steven sighed. "I know you're still mad at Zachary, but he's just a child. He doesn't understand the consequences of his actions." He kept talking, seemingly defending

Any ordinary person would slip on that. She had even maliciously manipulated a child. To put it bluntly, she