The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Shane said brazenly, "Anyway, I said I'm not going to work, so I won't!"

Carlisle took a deep breath and said, "Very well! You said that yourself. Don't you regret it!"

Shane shrugged. "Sure."

Then, Carlisle called Justin and told him to stop giving Shane any money starting this month. Then, Carlisle blocked Shane's phone number. Since his son was disobedient, Carlisle was determined to take advantage of the opportunity to teach him a lesson.

Carlisle said nonchalantly, "Remember, you chose this."

"Yeah," Shane said before walking away.

When Steven arrived at the office, all he could think of was Annalise. He walked up to the window and quietly stared into the distance.

...

he could see a hint of distress on her face. But today, Annalise seemed relaxed and happy. Steven felt his heart tighten, and it was hard to breathe. Annalise was right; every day she lived after leaving him was a

After all, when they were together, Annalise loved Steven and only had eyes for him. But suddenly,

Annalise, only to find that she was right. Steven had

with Steven, he also kept it a secret from Annalise. When Jessica and Annalise fought,

Steven recalled his

he would notice how he treated her poorly. Yet, every time, he would be surprised by the extent of his poor treatment. Steven could understand why Annalise fell in love with

tried to blame Annalise, Zane would trust her unconditionally. If Annalise was

and treasured Annalise; he

was

the