The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 20

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-"

words. My body trembled with utter fury, and I slapped him across the face.

he took a bottle

limbs weakening and my brain fogging. That bastard had

no matter how hard I turned the doorknob, it wouldn't budge at all. I went to open another room, and the

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

"You agreed

he'll kill Zachary!

to struggle but could barely move. At last, I used

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

lethargic. The room I was in seemed quiet, and Zachary had probably

effort while going

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

ideal choice for countless women dreaming of the perfect partner. However, something happened in the last two years, causing his family to

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

overwhelming panic engulfed me, but I reminded myself that I

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