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."

becoming a mother, I had been a stay-at-home wife, focusing on

in many people's eyes, I had long been isolated from society, let alone having the ability to help others. I was perplexed. "My

then said, "Let me introduce myself.

down to introduce the quiet little girl beside him, who had a doll-like face. "And this is Willow

girl, extending my hand at

helplessness, but he encouraged her silently with a

and took her time to say, "Nice to meet

hand was as soft as a marshmallow. I smiled, replying, "Nice to meet you,

Zane and poked

to want Willow to hear our

and picked up

why we're here to see

Willow nodded with hesitation.

you to take a walk with Richard for a bit. Just give me five minutes, and I'll come

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 doctor diagnosed her with severe autism. He