The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chloe replied without hesitation, "I'm her ex-mother-in-law."

Steven scoffed. "So that means you aren't related. Why should Annalise accommodate to you?"

Chloe retorted as if the facts were obvious, "But you're her ex-husband! She used to love you more than anything else."

Each word from Chloe felt like a needle piercing Steven's heart. Yes, Annalise had married him shortly after graduating. Back then, she was so innocent, believing that marrying for love made her the happiest woman in the world. Her eyes were filled with adoration for him. But what happened later?

Steven had betrayed her trust, and now he was facing the consequences of his actions.

Chloe continued, "Even though you two are divorced, Annalise should still care about you. She should think of your well-being."

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to express himself. "She has no feelings for me now. If Jessica would just stay home and take

that a bit heartless? Can someone who once cared for you just

during our six years together, she had already stopped feeling anything for me. Then, when I got involved with Jessica, she finally gave up on me for good. She must

head and considered the situation

the divorce, Annalise had been obedient and understanding; no matter how much Chloe criticized her, Annalise would patiently listen. After the

frustrations on Annalise. But Annalise had a son. Even if she couldn't deal with an adult,

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finished his work

aside. Then, he remembered that Willow was very interested in the principles of the

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