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,

Jessica said nothing.

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

known that bringing

barely stopped herself from rolling her

I loved her

leave," Jessica said flatly. "You used the fact that she had no family or friends in this city against her. You assumed that even if she left she

broke down

between them, wrapping her arms around him. "It's okay, Steven. Even if she doesn't want you anymore, you still have me. I'll stay by your

eyes locked

not just saying that, are you?" he asked,

it," Jessica