The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Steven was barking through the phone. When I glanced at my screen, I suddenly realized I hadn't blocked his number yet.

"What were you expecting?"

se you didn

didn't pick him up, he waited alone outside t

the

Angered by how nonchalant I sounded, Steven snarled, "Did you know? Because kindergarten. He got home at 9:00 pm."

Treplied calmly, "Mr. Pelham, but I think you're blaming the wrong person Jessica is his mother now. And I..."

I got up and walked out to the balcony. I looked into the distance and saw the starry skies and city lights.

"I'm just a stranger."

said, "Are you still angry at

with my life," I said slowly. "I think there's no need for me to be tied down by things and people of the

number. Suddenly, somebody knocked on my door. I opened the

she must brush her teeth tonight. I woke her up, but... She insisted

"My friends say that their Mommy will brush their teeth with them. But My

I decided to fulfill her wish. I said, "Do you

and said,

me with her

and toothbrush. She ga eyes. I casually put her bunny doll aside and said, "Let's go." Willow skipped

her a stool. After thanking him, Willow stepped onto the stool and made

In case I couldn't see her teeth, Willow opened her mouth

"Wow, they're so

raised her chin and said, "I

rub Willow's cheeks when I saw her proud expression, but I controlled myself. I said,

and stole several glances at