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."

had been a stay-at-home wife, focusing

couldn't have foreseen the future-that was now-at that time. However, in many people's eyes, I had long been isolated from society, let alone having the

and then said, "Let me introduce myself. My name is

the quiet little girl beside him, who had a

the girl, extending my hand at her. "Hello, I'm

turned to Zane, her expression one of helplessness, but he encouraged her silently

took her time to say, "Nice

marshmallow. I smiled, replying,

poked her

want Willow to hear

up Willow. She wrapped her hands around Zane's arm, looking reluctant to leave the room with

know why we're here to see

Willow nodded with hesitation.

hear, so I need you to take a walk with Richard for a bit.

Willow's uncle. Her parents died in a car crash last year. She was at the scene at that time and witnessed the tragedy of their deaths. Since then, she has refused to communicate with anyone." He continued, "As of now, she hasn't spoken for two years. The