The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 770

The dining room was large and brightly lit, but the food on the table was cold, and the candles had all melted away.

Annalise sat in silence by the dining table. When she heard Steven's footsteps, she looked up and asked, "Didn't you say you'd be celebrating our anniversary together? What took you so long?"

It was in that moment that Steven realized he had forgotten to tell Annalise about his whereabouts. He hurriedly apologized.

"I'm sorry, honey. I got caught up with work, and I couldn't make it back to celebrate with you. I'm sorry."

Back then, Steven genuinely wanted to maintain his marriage.

Annalise stared at him calmly and asked, "Are you sure you were working? You know I don't like liars, and you know the consequences of lying to me."

Somehow, Steven felt intimidated. He said, "I went to pick up a friend."

But Steven wasn't sure if Annalise believed him, and she continued to ask, "Male or female?"

"Female, and she came with a child. I promise I don't have any ulterior motives," Steven said honestly.

believed in him, and she never mentioned it again. However, it was true that Steven

couldn't help but wonder if Annalise had heard about his meeting with Jessica from someone else. But

then, Steven uncontrollably

so well. Even when he gave Annalise a small living allowance, she still took good care of their family-Steven

wondered why he

should've given Annalise more money and treated her

his focus back to Annalise and spent more time with

if an earlier

whirlwind of thoughts surged into Steven's mind, leaving him feeling

...

fall asleep-he couldn't stop thinking

university. She was composed and quiet; she was always the listener among her peers, only giving input after everyone finished

then, Steven

He wondered why a

like Annalise