The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 52

Chapter 52

Zachary stated in disbelief at Jessica. He had been surviving on takeout and cold egg sandwiches, yet she still claimed he was difficult to handle Steven glanced at Zachary before softly comforting Jessica, "What's wrong?"

"isn't Zachary supposed to have a sensitive stomach? Jessica leaned her head against Steven's shoulder, worried about being exposed.

"I woke up early to make him chicken noodle soup, but he refused to eat it."

Zachary was so furious he almost burst into tears. "You're lying!"

She hadn't made him anything. In the morning, she ordered him takeout.

Steven pushed Jessica aside. He walked over to the couch, signaling for Zachary to come over.

"Come here, tell Daddy what you had for breakfast"

even more wronged when he saw Steven. He couldn't hold it in any longer and recounted everything that had

morning By the

and when she

to Jessica. "Do

him, why would I go through the trouble of becoming

doubtful expression, Jessica tugged him toward

make him any

Jessica smirked at Zachary. Did he really think he could outsmart her? What a ridiculous thought!

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was only now that Zachary understood why Jessica had been so eager to clean up his leftovers and even had Cody throw them away. She

but she has changed. Look, she even got up early today

upset he was on the verge of tears. "Daddy, that's not what happened...". Steven grew

breath. "Go to your room and reflect. You can come out and

way!" Zachary glared at Steven

side

pushed Steven away, storming into his room and slamming the door behind him. After Zachary