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!"

finished speaking, Steven appeared. I dropped my smile. First the

my thing. I lookedhway, planning to ignore him

you?" Steven blocked my path and

asked, "Why would I bother lying to you? Steven, you're not important enough in my life for me to make up

about."

love ne anymore, you'd need time to move on. You wouldn't jump into something

breath," hasn't been quick for me. You seem to forget how I met Zane. It was when you threw me out while I was

Steven fell silent.

treated me well" I continued slowly, "Bet Zane was diferent. He took me in, cared for me,

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

hearing that, Steven's face darkened. Meanwhile, I went up to Zane when I saw

food, Sasha crossed her arms while eyeing Steven with disgust. He looked decent enough, shame about his