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."

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

glanced at me amid her words, blatantly insinuating that I

Once I exposed all her shameful deeds, I

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

be as kind as Jessica? She did nothing

took her room last night and

at me

ridiculous he was. All of that

"What did you expect? Was 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 sleep in my own

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

to cry. "Annalise ignored me. Is she

heart ached for her. "I dare

Alright. Challenge accepted.

and ordered some sandwiches. After taking my seat, I fished out my

recorded everything that happened at home over the last few days. It was for backup, just in case. Perhaps these footage and recordings would