The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Zachary's expression darkened further as he read the doctor's report. He snapped a picture of the medical assessment and sent it directly to the executive at his father's rival company.

His message was short. "The rest is up to you."

The reply came promptly. "Understood."

After putting away his phone, Zachary sat quietly. The police officers beside him couldn't help but offer words of comfort.

"How could your father be so cruel? You're just a kid, and he dared to use such force. Didn't it cross his mind that your ear may become permanently damaged?

"My dad doesn't care about me. All he cares about now is the baby in that mistress's belly. Maybe, deep down, he's even hoping I'll end up disabled so he can have an excuse to abandon me," Zachary muttered.

The officer's sympathy for Zachary deepened as they saw his dejected state. Their disdain for Steven deepened. How could an adult treat his child this way?

"What a shameless man!" one of them muttered furiously. Another added, "We'll deal with him right away."

Zachary looked up cautiously. "Can I go home now? I'm really tired. I just want to go home and rest."

"Of course. Do you need us to send you home?" the officers offered kindly.

that, indeed, someone was waiting. Zachary approached Harry

at Zachary, not understanding how Steven could fail to cherish such a

in the car. Harry fastened his seatbelt, then turned to ask Zachary,

somewhat painful. He said, "Let's go to

hear Steven's name. "Why

said, "To watch him get arrested

hearing this,

Shortly after

Steven for intentional

en

of relief when he noticed someone

planned to post it online. Before taking action, he messaged Zachary. "Steven is your biological father, after all. Are you sure

expressionless as he typed

I be? He chose his mistress over me. He even hit me. So, why should I care

just prove I'm

just prove I'm

and agreed. "You're right.