The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 277

Trold Dorothy, “My ex mother–in–law just called to tell me I’m not good enough. She warned me not to even think about 

Dorothy looked incredulous. “You’ve already divorced isn’t it delusional of her to say things like that to you?” 

marrying her son 

rugged. “She probably thinks I’m still the same pushover_“Faded slowly, “The kind who lets her play the overbearing mother–in–law.” 

i did you put up with these people for so long? 

same thing. “Back then, I was so in love with Steven that I thought any sacrifice was worth it to be with him. I kept telling myself things would get better if I just 

th as I said this. “They’re not part of my life anymore. So, 

ben, 1 fell out of love. After that, I stopped caring so much. I just wanted to keep my distance.” I was surprised by my own growth 

chloe stared at her phone in dicebet atter bearing the dial tone. How dare Annalise hang up on her? That was so disrespectful of her! 

She had to demand Steven not to get back with Annalise! With that thought in mind, she immediately called him. “So, I reached out to Annalise after hearing about your plan to remarry her. going to be nice about it and maybe set some ground rules for how she should treat you and Zachary. But she told me to keep an eye on you and stop you from bothering her Can you 

The laughed himach. “Everyone used to know how much she loved you 

* Steven felt exhausted. “She’s over me ” 

Chloe early choked on best words “What?” 

Steven told her the truth, “She has no intention of getting back together. 

“The must be lying Chloe insisted. “You’re handsome and wealthy–she’ll never find a better man!” 

sounded so confident, but Steven flot hearing her words, Was he really an great as Chloe claimed? Probably not. 

So what if he was wealthy? If Annalise had cared about that, she would have claimed her share in the divorce. After all, he had built his career during their marriage. 

But Annalise had not asked for anything. All she had wanted from their marriage was love, and that was the one thing he had failed to give her. Steven telt nothing but guilt. 

has her own career now, and she makes over six figures.” 

Tot people, that was serious money. But Chloe was too used to their wealthy destyle, so the scoffed. “That’s nothing compared to what you make!” 

“Her income’s growing “Steven had kept tabs on Annalise’s success. “She probably lace my soon. 

Chloe knew Steven rarely Led. “Is she really doing that well? 

Sorven was too weary to speak “Yeah. So, she has no reason to settle for me anymore. Mom, she’s been thriving without 

Chloe was dedenste of him “enle for you? Any woman would be lucky to be your wild 

Steven could not take Chloe’s delusions anymore, so he hung up