The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 592

"We can only be truly independent when we're able to stand on our own," Sasha said. "If we keep depending on others, they'll grow tired of it eventually."

Carlisle seemed genuinely relieved by that. "Shane has really matured. Thank you."

Sasha couldn't help but wonder if he'd still be thanking her when Shane brought Yvonne home. She kept the thought to herself and laughed it off, saying, "He's the smart one."

"I have a feeling that Shane will turn to you again if anything comes up. I hope you'll keep looking out for him," Carlisle said.

"Don't worry; I will," Sasha replied without hesitation.

She had every intention of using Shane to get back at Yvonne. There was no way she wouldn't keep tabs on how things were going between them. And if Shane didn't come to her first, she'd make sure to reach out to him.

Carlisle sighed. "You've got a kind heart. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask."

a bit

be bold enough to actually ask Carlisle for anything. After hanging up, she wiped

probably waste no time to make her pay for it if he ever found out what she was really up

couch, trying to shake off the tension. Her phone rang, and she automatically thought it was Carlisle calling back. She had already started mentally preparing an apology. But when she

"What's

given him a room, even if it was barely bigger than the bathroom back home. "Why are you still on the phone in the middle of the night?" he

earlier conversation with Carlisle if he hadn't said anything. But now that he mentioned it, it all came rushing back. She figured it was better

in

Shane let something slip

to know

puzzled.

If I told your dad you and Yvonne were a thing, do you think he'd be okay with it? Don't rush to