The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 51

Chapter 51

Before Zachary could finish speaking, Jessica stormed in furiously.

r mom got my son hit, so

The moment she saw Zachary, her anger bolled over. She marched up and slapped him across the face. "Your I'm hitting you

Zachary, who had just managed to stop crying, burst into tears again. Jessica ignored him and went straight to the kitchen. Only after seeing that the chicken noodle soup was still warm in the pot did she return to the living room. She tidied up all the sandwich wrappers Zachary had left behind and handed them to Cody. "Throw these out," she said.

son? She was going Cody obediently grabbed the wrappers and ran out. Staring at the scene, Zachary was confused about why she was doing this

Jessica shot a glance at him. Didn't he love to complain about her to Steven? And didn't Steven dote on his precious to sabotage their father-son bond bit by bit.

She longed for the day when Zachary would tell the truth and Steven would no longer believe a word he said. Jessica waved to Cody as he returned. He immediately came to her side.

just don't come out, okay?"

She leaned down and told him, "Cody, go back to your room later. No matter what happens, just

and replied, "Okay,

shoulder, "Good boy. Go

hearing the door close, Jessica

didn't know what she

hungry when she had just reached home. She immediately stood in front of

saw her expression and knew she had a request.

can start cooking

"Sure. Let's see how

I asked, "Do you need help with any of

hearing my question, Willow

"Some sides still need

I'll help with those since I'm free

"But shouldn't we be resting

to housework, it's not fair to leave all the

gently, "If we make Daddy do everything, wouldn't he get

ingredients from the fridge.

Willow came over to me "1 guess

sat down on her little stool and seriously said to

"You're such a good girl, Willow, for