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

at me amid her words, blatantly insinuating that I was targeting

note of everything I saw now. Once I exposed all her shameful deeds, I would

hoped she could maintain her lying, manipulative, and evil antics by then. Otherwise,

as

night and frightened her, yet you don't feel

at

eyes at him because of how ridiculous he was. All of that just to frame me for something I

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 bed?

headed to the main door. It seemed

cry. "Annalise ignored me.

for her.

Alright. Challenge accepted.

taking my seat, I fished

It was for backup, just in case. Perhaps these footage and recordings would help me