The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Of course, I wouldn't comply.

My voice came out cold. "I don't think I have done anything wrong, though."

At my words, Steven became agitated. I ignored him and turned back into my bedroom.

"Annalise!" Jessica suddenly piped up.

I turned my head around to look at her. Indeed, she was beautiful. She looked stunning even with light makeup and a simple hairdo.

For some reason, she needed to tell me, "I only prepared breakfast for four... I'm sorry. I was so used to preparing breakfast for them at my house that I forgot I'm not home now..." She spoke with lowered eyes, teary and heart-wrenching.

"You did nothing wrong!" Steven couldn't bear watching Jessica cry. "Don't apologize to her."

dislikes me. She might actually resent me if I don't get her

her words,

note of everything I saw now. Once I exposed all her shameful deeds, I would stand before her again, tall

maintain her lying, manipulative, and evil antics by

Annalise. Why can't you be as kind as Jessica? She did nothing and was willing to compromise and

do? You took her room last night and frightened her, yet you don't feel an ounce

at me

of how ridiculous he was. All of that just to frame me

I supposed to get on my knees and beg her for my room after I came home? Should I thank you for so graciously letting me

to continue this conversation and headed to the main door. It seemed I had to finalize the divorce soon, or they would drive me

was about to cry. "Annalise

heart ached for her.

Alright. Challenge accepted.

taking my seat, I fished out my spy

over the last few days. It was for backup, just in case. Perhaps these footage and recordings would help me against my case one