The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 311

Chapter 311

"But that just makes me want to say it more! Listen, Jessica I'll bring up what you two did every single time I see you."

I was tired of wasting time on her. "If you keep standing here and ruin my mood, I'll grab a microphone and tell everyone here exactly what you did."

Jessica's faceted ashen immediately. She quickly scanned the room to make sure no one was watching before hurrying away.

Moments later, Sasha joined me with her own plate of food. She dropped into the chair beside me before grumbling. "My dad just dragged me around and introduced me to everyone." I smiled at her troubled face. "Aren't you annoyed?" "God, yes!" Sasha grabbed my hand. "They all act so formal, saying things like "oh, held you when you were a baby!' How am I supposed to remember that?"

Then, she continued, "I'd seem rude it I didn't say anything, so I just kept nodding "

She stabbed a piece of meat with her fork before shoving it in her mouth. "These events are awful. I never come to another one!"

appeared. I dropped my smile. First the mistress, now the

lookedhway, planning to ignore him

my path

I bother lying to you? Steven, you're not important

about."

bebeve it "Even if you don't love ne anymore, you'd need

seem to forget how I met Zane. It was when you threw me out while I was penniless

Steven fell silent.

well" I continued slowly, "Bet Zane was diferent. He took me in, cared for me, and helped me heal from my husband and son's betray I started

back at everything that happened, I'm grateful that we divorced. Thankfully, Zane and Willow chose me

darkened. Meanwhile, I went up

while eyeing Steven with disgust. He looked decent enough, shame