The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 111

For the first time, Zachary felt like such an idiot. Why did it take such a long time for him to realize what an amazing mom I had been?

He begged, "Can you please forgive me?"

Watching him cry his eyes out, I felt numb for some reason. "Does forgiveness even matter at this point?"

His sobs were cut off as he stared at me, stunned.

"Life's about choices and consequences," I said calmly. "Some mistakes just can't be undone."

He wiped his tears frantically. "But I'm just a kid..."

I replied evenly, "Kids still need to own their choices."

He tried to pull himself together but could not stop crying.

"I hope this teaches you something." I then continued calmly, "Think before you act next time."

managed a

at Zane.

He nodded. "Alright."

...

was too proud to break

asked from inside the car while looking at

you thinking about

the backseat

Jessica's stomach dropped.

Could

cool, Jessica started plotting her next

Steven finally said,

mean,

filmed. And now, she's managed to seduce Mr.

chance to poison that well. This was the only way to make him

that was not enough. She needed him to think she was the one he