The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 665 No wonder Annalise only gave up on Steven when things had already gone that far. Maybe, in her mind, she was still holding on to the old him who would have once done anything for her.

Jessica gave Steven a gentle pat. "It's over now."

"Annalise was so naive," Steven said, his voice thick with tears. "I won her over in less than half a year. Honestly, the things I did for her were just me letting out the frustration I felt after losing you.

"But she actually thought I loved her and stuck by me for years without a word of complaint. Why didn't she see it sooner? She wouldn't have been hurt so badly if she had."

His sobs grew louder.

Jessica couldn't understand why he had gone through all of that if he was just going to fall apart now.

But to keep her meal ticket secure, she could only say quietly, "Maybe she knew long ago but loved you enough to give you another chance."

never changed, did I?" Steven

Jessica said nothing.

you returned. That's why I let you be with Zach. And I can't deny it-I enjoyed being

If I'd known that bringing Zach to see you would cost me her, I would've stayed

barely stopped herself from

I only realize I loved her after she was gone?"

loved you too much to leave," Jessica said flatly. "You used the fact that she had no family or friends in this city

broke down

if she doesn't want you anymore,

reddened eyes locked onto

are you?" he asked,

mean it," Jessica said