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

nodded and replied, "Okay,

shoulder, "Good boy.

Jessica began working

watched, pazzled. He didn't know what she was planning to

when she had just reached home. She immediately stood

her expression and knew she had a request.

can start cooking the steak

smiled indulgently. "Sure. Let's see how well Daddy

I asked, "Do you need help with any of

hearing my question, Willow turned her head,

answered, "Some sides still

I'll help with those

looked a little confused. "But shouldn't we

comes to housework, it's not fair to

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

at Zane. He didn't respond, simply pulling ingredients from the fridge. She then looked back at me. I just smiled

came over

seriously said to me, "I'll help you, Monumy. Otherwise, you'll get

a good girl, Willow,