The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 191

Jessica put away her phone and stormed off in a huff.

I turned around, leaning against the counter as I watched her pick up her pace. "Jessica, a wise horse never doubles back to graze."

"Since I've divorced him, I won't have anything to do with him again," I shot back. "You can rest assured on that."

Steven was my ex-husband, and we had spent six years together. However, from the moment our divorce was finalized, it felt like I had erased him from my life completely.

I only ever thought about him when someone else brought him up. Otherwise, he barely crossed my mind.

"Excuse me. Your drink is ready."

The cashier handed me a bag. After a moment's hesitation, curiosity got the better of her. "What's your relationship with her?"

I took the bag with a smile. "She's my ex-husband's current girlfriend."

Back at the office, Sasha immediately came over. "What did she say to you?"

a rough patch," I said. "Jessica's clearly worried I might get back together with Steven. She went out of her way to remind me how much

a cup of coffee. "Honestly, I'm rooting for

at me and curiously

out. Their conflicts would blow up, and I could just sit

over at Zane, but he was just as clueless. He took the coffee and offered, "How much do I owe you?

liked accepting free stuff

I hadn't spent any money, I

it, I'm

some serious effort to

my milk. It was scalding hot and tasted just like regular milk, but it cost several times

duped. "Don't waste

Reluctantly, Sasha sighed, "Fine."

I set my milk down and

went right back

hand, Eric had something to report to

the room, he made sure to take his

Eric's eyes landed

face remained neutral. "Did you know Annalise went downstairs to