The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 447

"Weren't you always putting up with Annalise before? Well, here's your chance to let it all out," Chloe said, giving Rowena's shoulder a pat. "If you're calling the shots with her, she'll be walking on eggshells, trying to keep you happy. "Once you two are on the same page, Zane's going to be happy to see you and Annalise getting along, don't you think?"

Tinsley rolled her eyes and looked away when she saw Rowena starting to fall for it. She knew it-Rowena was that easy to sway.

Chloe noticed and got up. "I've got stuff to take care of, so I'll head out."

"Alright," Tinsley said. She saw right through Chloe's move and didn't bother with the niceties. "My mom and I've got a few things to take care of, so we won't walk you out."

"Okay."

After Chloe left, Tinsley grabbed a small stool, sat down in front of Rowena, and said calmly, "Mom, I think it might be better if you keep your distance from her from now on.'

thought Chloe was being a little out of line. But as Chloe continued, it was like she was making all the right points. By the end, Rowena actually thought Chloe made

can't believe everything she says, but

"She just kept going on and on

He's sharp. If he finds out

like it made

Tinsley said. "And Chloe? She'd sit back and watch you deal with the

affected at all. She'd have a front-row seat to all

it: if I were in Annalise's shoes, married to someone like Steven, pregnant with a huge belly, and getting pushed around by his mom, I'd feel totally betrayed

couldn't stand the idea of her being mistreated. "If your husband ever treated you like that, I'd send men to his door and make his whole family pay for it! Then, I'd

pleased with Rowena's reaction. Seeing that Rowena was still upset, Tinsley said, "Exactly! So, what do you think will happen if you listen to Chloe? Annalise's mom

she sees her getting treated like

Rowena didn't say anything.