The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 155

So Jessica thought that the first step was not to do anything that would make Steven dislike her. For example, keeping a distance from him and not touching him.

She released Steven.

Steven sighed in relief. "Jessica, I know you're outraged right now."

Jessica walked to the couch while speaking in a considerate tone, "But I know..." She sat down and looked at Steven. "I'll have to endure this."

Steven stood opposite her. "I'm sorry that you've been wronged. What kind of compensation do you want?"

Jessica noticed that Steven's attitude toward her had softened when she gave him space. She finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed like her spontaneous decision was right on. "You know what I like. So, just get it for me."

"Okay." Steven casually asked, "Cody's recent school life must be tough, right? What are you planning to do about it?"

Jessica honestly couldn't think of a solution.

welled up in her eyes, yet she refused to let

watched her cry and said, "I have two

up, instinctively trying to hold Steven's arm, but stopped

Or he can take a few days off. By the time he returns, the other kids will have forgotten about it." Jessica thought for a long time before finally making a

they transferred him. She was afraid he

Steven nodded. "Okay."

...

alone and went upstairs. After Dorothy saw me leave, she took Willow's

just couldn't speak, unable to make any sound. In the end, she could only nod. "That's so

ask about Willow's health, and she nodded

...

them and feeling a sense of

to follow him. I looked back at Willow,

him to the balcony and asked, "What is it? Do you have

and shared the progress with me. "The dolls modeled after her grandparents will probably