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."

She might actually resent me if I don't get her forgiveness. She took my

words, blatantly insinuating that I

Once I exposed all her

evil antics by

can't you be as kind as Jessica? She did nothing and

do? You took her room last night and frightened her, yet

looked at

my eyes at him because of how ridiculous he was. All of that

room after I came home? Should I thank you for so

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

cry.

ached for her. "I

Alright. Challenge accepted.

breakfast shop and ordered some sandwiches. After taking my seat, I fished out my spy brooch camera and recorder pen

last few days. It was for backup, just in case.