The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 705

Otis was baffled. Wasn't Steven supposed to be gullible? Everyone said he was easy to fool and would believe anything as long as it was said convincingly

enough.

But no matter how Otis tried to explain, Steven kept insisting on evidence. He was nothing like the rumors!

Steven masked the disdain in his eyes. He might have fallen for Otis' words if he hadn't accidentally uncovered the truth about Annalise's childhood.

He said calmly, "Records don't just vanish, no matter how many years have passed. If you can't find them, give me your phone. I'll help you look."

Otis stiffened as Steven reached out his hand. He knew that he'd have no way to back out if he didn't come up with an excuse now. "Does it really matter?" he tried to brush it off.

Steven remained unfazed. "Of course. I respect you as an elder, but even elders should back their words with proof. You don't think I'm stupid, do you? Did you think I'll just believe everything you say without question?"

stared at Otis, who leaned back slightly, instinctively

from the start. You want to act like you've always been good to Annalise.

you could have raised a

may not have treated her well, but you can't deny that I'm still her father. As long as I'm willing to say the word, she'll have no

Annalise. After hearing Otis' words, he felt

think we're living in? Do you really think you can control Annalise's marriage? Let's not even talk about how you've never fulfilled your duties as a father. Even if you

of his tongue but held them back in the

one

is your only chance to get back together with Annalise, isn't it? You should be well aware that she and Zane have a strong relationship now. There's no way you can break them

suddenly at a loss for

truly cherished Annalise during their years together; if

bitterness surfaced in

a good outcome as long as

for a long time before finally asking, "How