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."

wife,

now-at that time. However, in many people's eyes, I had

He nodded and then said, "Let me

girl beside him, who had

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

of helplessness, but he encouraged her silently with a

she shook hands with me and took her time to say,

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

and poked her head out to stare at

hear our upcoming conversation. "Take Willow out for

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

gently coaxed, "Willow, you know why

Willow nodded with hesitation.

for a bit. Just give me five minutes, and I'll come

"I'm 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 doctor diagnosed her with severe autism. He advised us