The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chloe said, "Other people don't know the truth, so if they blame me, I can accept that. But Steven knows! How can he blame me?"

Jessica sighed. "That's why you shouldn't believe what people say to stir up trouble. As for Steven, he's still dreaming of getting back together with Annalise. He's probably imagining a future where they have more kids together."

The problem was that Annalise didn't care about Steven anymore, and Jessica could understand why. If she were married to someone like Zane-gentle, wealthy, handsome, and doting-she wouldn't look twice at someone like Steven either.

Sure, Steven was decent-looking, but he was stingy and emotionally distant. The comparison was stark.

Honestly, if Annalise ever left Zane and got back together with Steven, Jessica would seriously question her sanity.

Yet, Chloe couldn't see any fault in her son. To her, Annalise was the one to blame. "Annalise must have secretly contacted Steven! Otherwise, how could he still be hung up on her? Is she really that great?"

Jessica couldn't hide her disdain. Annalise contacting Steven? If anything, Annalise probably wanted to stay as far away from him as possible. Secretly contacting him? What could she possibly want from him? There was nothing worth reaching out for.

Still, Jessica held back her thoughts and said, "I doubt it. I think you should talk to your son and confirm it. Just in case they're rekindling things."

thought about it and decided that it made sense. She

"Hello?" Steven answered lazily.

you still thinking about Annalise?"

lightly. "Isn't that normal? Annalise is kind and

genuinely puzzled

"Is it just because

countered with a question of his own. "What

swear to me that Annalise hasn't contacted you recently? You haven't met

Steven replied flatly, clearly irritated. "Why do I have to repeat this again? How exactly am I supposed to contact her? She's been busy with her career lately She

"That

and Jessica cause the more I think about Annalise. Sometimes, I wish she were still by my side. Then I wouldn't have to spend so much

turned colder as