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-"

hearing the rest of his words. My body trembled with utter

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

my limbs weakening and my brain fogging. That

it wouldn't budge at all. I went to open another room, and the same thing happened. Steven

no way out. I couldn't help but realize how cruel this man

questioned him harshly, "You agreed on my

have a choice!" he roared. "He said if you don't show up in two hours, he'll kill Zachary! Honey, that's the son we raised together. Can you really bear to

last, I used all my might to scream, "I

Steven watched as I slowly lost consciousness. With a condescending posture, cold and ruthless, he said, "Haven't you been wanting a divorce? Once you return, we'll proceed

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

to prop myself up, sitting up with great effort while going through my recollection regarding

I could remember, his name was Casper Gibson. At the height of his family's success,

himself as the quintessential young gentleman, exuding 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

I scanned my surroundings. The room door was locked from the outside, and the windows were sealed shut. Without a key, I couldn't open the door

reminded myself that