The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

I stood

up

and walked toward the bedroom, replying coldly, "Call the police, then. Why come to me?"

Steven blocked my way. "The kidnapper is Jessica's ex-husband."

I wanted to circle away from him and return to the bedroom. My tone turned harsher. "Then, look for Jessica!"

He followed me again, forbidding me from taking another step forward. "He thought I slept with Jessica and got mad. He wants you to spend a night with him before releasing Zachary."

He seemed helpless and in pain. "Honey-"

meant without hearing the rest of his words. My body trembled with utter

he's your son. You can't forsake him!" Subsequently, he took a bottle of spray from behind and jetted

my

matter how hard I turned the doorknob, it wouldn't budge at all. I went to open another room, and the same thing happened. Steven uttered slowly, "I've locked all the rooms, including

way out. I couldn't help but realize how cruel this man

him harshly, "You agreed on my

said if you don't show up in two hours, he'll kill Zachary! Honey, that's the son we raised

struggle but could barely move. At last, I used all my might to scream,

a condescending posture, cold and ruthless, he said, "Haven't you been wanting a divorce? Once you return, we'll

I woke up again, my body remained lethargic. The room I was in seemed quiet, and Zachary had probably

great effort while going through my recollection

I could remember, his name was Casper Gibson. At the height of his family's success, his assets were so substantial that they made most

charm and sophistication. He was handsome and cultured, the ideal choice for countless women dreaming of the perfect partner. However, something happened in the last two years, causing his family to go bankrupt. He was deeply affected by the situation, gradually becoming unhinged and

and the windows were sealed shut. Without a key, I couldn't

engulfed me, but I reminded myself