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."

"But Annalise dislikes me. She might actually resent me if I don't get her forgiveness. She took my room

words, blatantly insinuating that I

I saw now. Once I exposed all her

maintain her lying, manipulative, and evil antics by then.

you be as kind as Jessica? She did nothing and

her room last night and frightened her,

looked at

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

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

and headed to the main door. It seemed I

cry. "Annalise ignored me.

ached for her.

Alright. Challenge accepted.

sandwiches. After taking my seat, I

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