The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 111

Chapter 111 

For the first time, Zachary felt like such an idiot. Why did it take such a long time for him to realize what an amazing mom had been? 

He begged. “Can you please forgive me? 

Watching him cry hayes out, Telt numb for some reason. “Does forgiveness even matter at this point?” 

His sobs were cut off as he stared at nie, stunned. 

“Life’s about choices and consequences,” Land calmly. “Some mistakes 

He wiped his tears frantically. “But I’m just a kid. “ 

Treplied evenly, “Kids still need to own their choices.” 

He tried to pull himself together but could not stop crying 

kes just can’t be undone 

“I hope this teaches you something.” I then continued calmly. Think before you act next time.” 

Still sobbing, Zachary managed a weak “okay“. 

I glanced at Zane. “Let’s po” 

He nodded. “Alrigh 

Leaning against his car, Steven watched Zachary from afar. The poor kid was too proud to break down in front of his classmates, but the tears just kept coming. Do you feel bad for Zachary?” Jessica asked from inside the car while looking at Steven, who stayed quin 

She continued, “Are you thinking about getting back with Annaliu” 

Steven slid into the backseat without a wood 

Jessica’s stomach dropped 

Why wouldn’t be answer? Could he have guessed it correctly? 

Taking a deep breath to stay cool. Jessica started plotting her next move 

Then, Steven finally said, “No” 

Jessica leaned against the door with a smirk. “I didn’t think so, either. I mean, she’s hardly a saint. She slept with my ex–husband while you were still married. “She got herself filmed And now, she’s managed to seduce Mr. Husham.” 

Jessica knew how Steven felt about Annalise, so she had to take every chance to poison that well. This was the only way to make him believe he was over Annalise But the felt that was not enough. She needed him to think she was the one he really loved 

“That cenough” Steven dearly felt uncomfortable hearing her words, turkling up, he added, “Jessica, we both know damn well why she slept with your ex