The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 516

Chloe stood frozen in place.

Zachary added, "Right now, you, Daddy, and Ms. Jessie make up a family, got it? As for me, I'm free to decide who I want to be with. That's my choice. It has nothing to do with you, so you don't get to meddle. And about this whole 'leech' thing..." His tone sharpened. "Grandma Portia is awesome. She doesn't ask me for money. She even makes her own and shares it with me. She's nothing like what you're making her out to be. So please stop trying to stir up trouble between us." Chloe could barely believe what she was hearing.

Portia's anger flared. "I've always wondered why Zachary started drifting away from me. Now I see it's because of you, stirring the pot behind our backs, you old hag!"

She marched up to Chloe. "If you ever run your mouth in front of Zachary again, I'll make you regret it!"

Chloe glared at her. "Am I wrong? You and Annalise are broke and leeching off Steven!"

Annalise had done so much for Steven, yet no one seemed to appreciate her sacrifices as his wife. Portia didn't know exactly how to respond.

"Steven was nothing but a broke guy when Anna was with him," Portia said. "His ex dumped him, but Anna never judged him. Now that he's gotten a taste of success, he looks down on her?"

She just couldn't understand how Chloe could be so shameless.

down on

shouldn't he, right?" Portia sneered, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "And now Anna's divorced

Chloe fell silent.

you?" Portia questioned. "So what are you doing here today? Just taking out your frustrations on him? Well, I'm telling you, you'll never get to pick on

told

up in disgust. "He hasn't been paying child support for Zachary for ages. We take care

refused

the doorway. "If you don't believe me,

a moment

picked up and casually asked,

not paying for Zachary's living expenses

Steven said without

believe her ears.

off and stop taking care of him?" Steven sounded

up, looking like she had more to say, but she couldn't