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.

felt a rush of embarrassment. After a brief pause, she turned around and stormed right up to him.

of hope lit up Shane's eyes. "So if

"When were we

After a long moment, he slowly

to

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

to be

It finally dawned on her just how exasperating it must've been

now? Is that why you're looking for me because at least I can buy

eyes widened in

hard work. I'm not wasting it on someone who has nothing to do with me, so

income," she said flatly. "So, how are you planning to get by?" Shane mulled over

on the streets, are you? Shane, I never used your money when you had it. And now that you're broke, you can't expect me to

come after me again.

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