The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 634 Steven knew that their behavior disturbed me greatly, but he hadn't expected me to voice my grievances. After a long pause, he said, "Okay."

After Steven left with Chloe, Zane gazed at me with pity. I asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?" Zane said earnestly, "I think you spent a rough six years. Steven's love was too pretentious. He claimed to love you, but he didn't provide money or emotional support.

"What's worse was you had to support his expenses. Meanwhile, he lavished all of his riches on his mistress. He bought luxurious gifts for Jessica."

I chuckled and said, "Of course. After all, Jessica was the woman that Steven loved. His love for me was always displayed in words, not actions. But he was willing to express his love for Jessica in action."

In response, Zane said sternly, "That is why I think he has no right to claim that he loves you." Agreeing with Zane, I said, "You're right. Even now, I don't understand how I endured all of that in their household. There wasn't a single person who treated me well.

He mistreated me, and

I felt. In the end, I concluded, "Maybe it was out of love." At that time, I loved Steven and was willing to do everything for him. I was willing to take a step back for the sake of our family and the

to appreciate you. It's not

...

facial expression only to find that he had a darkened expression. She

Steven snapped. He was on the

lavishly on Jessica, yet he was stingy with Annalise while she tirelessly cared for him and his child.

only did he provide a