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."

a stay-at-home wife, focusing on

the future-that was now-at that time. However, in many people's eyes, I had long been

then said, "Let me introduce myself. My name

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

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

of helplessness, but

me and took her

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

hid behind Zane and poked her head

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

man, Richard Cruze, originally guarding the door, entered the ward and picked up Willow. She

gently coaxed, "Willow, you know why we're here to

Willow nodded with hesitation.

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

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