The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 15

Chapter

15

It was then I finally got a clear look at the man's face. His striking features were reminiscent of a celebrity, but he had a cold demeanor. Standing there, he radiated an untouchable and unapproachable air.

I would've remembered this man if I knew him, but I couldn't. No matter how much I tried to recall, it was futile. "Do I know you?"

The man was afraid to cause a misunderstanding and quickly explained, "Two days ago, we sent you to the ER after you fell down the stairs."

Oh.

Before this, I wholeheartedly believed Steven was the one who sent me to the emergency room after following me and hearing the loud thud. I guess I was wrong.

I looked at the man before me. "Thank you. You saved my life." He was quite literally my life savior, and I couldn't have just repaid him with verbal thanks. "I don't know how else to thank you." He smiled faintly. "Well, I happen to need your help."

been a stay-at-home wife, focusing on

now-at that time. However, in many people's eyes, I had long been isolated from society, let alone having the ability to help others. I

me introduce myself. My name is Zane

little girl beside him, who had a doll-like face. "And this is Willow

the girl, extending my hand at her. "Hello,

helplessness,

me and took her time to say, "Nice to

a marshmallow. I smiled, replying, "Nice

behind Zane and poked

seemed not to want Willow to hear our upcoming conversation. "Take Willow out for

ward and picked up Willow.

why we're

Willow nodded with hesitation.

take a walk with Richard for a bit. Just give me five minutes, and I'll come back for you. Is that alright?" After receiving Zane's promise, Willow slowly released her grip

tragedy of their deaths. Since then, she has refused to communicate with anyone." He continued, "As of now,