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."

beady tears fell, and she said pitifully, "But Annalise dislikes me. She might actually resent me if I don't get her

words, blatantly insinuating

I saw now. Once I exposed all her shameful deeds, I would stand before her again,

and evil antics by then. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing

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

took her room last night and frightened her, yet

at

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

my knees and beg her for my room after I came home? Should I thank you for so graciously letting me sleep in my own bed? Do I owe

main door. It seemed

about to cry. "Annalise ignored me.

ached for her. "I

Alright. Challenge accepted.

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

few days. It was for backup, just in case. Perhaps these footage and