The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Sasha's supervisor walked by and handed her her phone. Sasha couldn't figure out who it was. She took the phone and asked, "Any idea who it is?" He shook his head. "No clue."

Sasha hesitated briefly before saying, "I'll head downstairs and check."

He hummed in reply.

The moment Sasha stepped off the elevator and reached the entrance, she spotted Shane standing nearby. Her expression instantly went cold.

Earlier, during lunch, the secretary had mentioned that Shane was thinking about her and would definitely show up. How could she have forgotten that?

As soon as she saw him, Sasha spun around without saying a word and headed back to the elevator.

"Sasha!" Shane called out, his voice full of panic. Upon hearing him, Sasha picked up the pace, hoping he wouldn't catch up.

"I know I screwed up," Shane shouted, desperation in his voice. "But can't you give me another chance?"

He kept calling her name when he saw she wasn't stopping.

around and stormed right

eyes. "So if I stop, you'll think

were we

a long moment, he slowly

are we supposed to 'get back together'?" Sasha

dating Jenny. I keep thinking about how things might've turned out if I hadn't rushed

be

dawned on her just how exasperating it

Is that why you're looking

eyes widened

money through hard work. I'm not wasting it on someone who has nothing

said

starving on the streets, are you? Shane, I never used your money

his clinginess irritating. "I hope you understand that. Don't ever come after me again. I don't owe you a thing." With that,

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