The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 773

Chapter 773

Cody gazed out the car window. After a long time, he mustered the courage and turned to Steven, asking, "Are you still upset with Mommy?"

Confused by the sudden question, Steven replied, "I've never been upset with Mommy, though."

Cody retorted, "But why haven't you visited for so long?"

"I was busy with work," Steven replied casually.

Realizing that he misunderstood Steven, Cody hurriedly said, "I see. I'm sorry."

Following Cody's words, Steven continued, "What would you do if Mommy and I argued again?"

course. Mommy

thought she would abandon me because I cost a lot of money.

did for

Steven asked, "Have you ever thought of how you might be happier if you were with your

"No."

had experienced enough to know

"My grandparents never liked Mommy. They thought she wasn't good enough for my dad, and because of that, they didn't like me either. When I was

me. They liked another lady, and they treated her like their future daughter-in-law. In fact, they treated that lady's child better than they treated me. I could only

calmly, as if it were unrelated to him. Steven

with my grandparents. But my grandparents said they had the freedom

for my dad... He may dote on me, but he still has to work. I'm sure

Cody had become so

to say, Cody's phone rang. He

"Hi Cody, it's Grandpa!"