The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 256

I coldly retorted, "If you had any sense at all, you'd look back on everything you've done to me. There's no way you'd think I have even the slightest bit of attachment left for you."

Steven slammed the table and stood up. "You're still mad that I made you sleep with Casper?"

I tilted my chin up as I leaned back on the seat, staring at him from below. "Is that the only thing?"

It was as if Steven couldn't hear me. "But I don't mind anymore!"

I scoffed. At that moment, I realized I shouldn't have followed him out and talked to him.

When I stood up to leave, Steven rushed in front of me, blocking my path. "Anna..."

I ignored him, walking past without a word. Glancing back at his despondent figure, I said calmly, "I've always been grateful that I chose to leave you."

...

Back in the office, Zane, who had been diligently working, set aside his tasks and walked over to me. "Are you okay?" he asked.

I nodded. "I'm fine. It's just that I have no idea what's gotten into him. He's suddenly saying he regrets the divorce. It's as if he thinks we could've gotten back together just because he didn't want the divorce back then."

I didn't bother hiding the disdain in my eyes. "He completely forgot that I was the one who filed for divorce. I was the one determined to leave, and I've never regretted it."

sat down. "Looking back, I endured so much

time I suffered, I could've chosen to leave. But I kept telling myself he might

realize that the moment you sense something is wrong, you should let go immediately. Enduring just once

sense my sadness and wrapped his arms around me in

chuckled softly. "Do you think I

back. "Anna, you wanted to build a life together with him, but he trampled on

It gave me an inexplicable sense

my eyes, savoring the comfort of his

besides, you had the courage to leave. That's

many people in this world who

agreeing with him,

of someone knocking on the door broke

released me and, with his usual

that something was off about the atmosphere. He glanced at Zane, who-as always-wore

could tell

done wrong, Eric cautiously approached me and asked, "Could I

eyebrow, confused, but handed it to

with my phone and tapped on the screen a

him curiously

me, Eric explained,