The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 306

I took a deep breath and said, "I've already made myself clear, Jessica. Just because you enjoy being a mistress and seducing married men doesn't mean that's how everyone operates. Do you understand?"

A mist of tears gathered in Jessica's eyes.

Seeing her like that reminded me of the time I had returned home after my miscarriage. It was her and her family who had hurt me. Yet, it almost seemed like everything was my fault because she was putting on a pitiful act.

I inhaled deeply again.

In a sweet, and almost innocent voice, Jessica said, "Didn't everyone say you're kind and easy to talk to? Why are you so cruel to me? Could it be that your usual kindness is just a facade? Is it all an act, and that you're really just a shrew beneath it all?"

I didn't respond to her accusation. Instead, I said, "If I were really as malicious as you claim, you would have been ruined by now. Do you truly think I'm the problem here?"

Jessica stared at me, clearly stunned by my response. I added, "You came here to make amends, but it's too late for that. If you continue to invade my life, I'll have no choice but to expose everything you've done online."

Her tears fell freely now, but I wasn't moved. "Let the world see the kind of person you truly are."

Her voice quivered as she said, "I came to make peace with you. Why are you being so heartless?"

She had caused the loss of my child, and I had done nothing to her in return. Yet, she was now trying to turn the tables and accuse me.

I found it almost laughable. "If I were really as malicious as you say, you'd already be disgraced."

Jessica glared at me, but I didn't flinch. "My patience has its limits, Jessica."

Her gaze shifted between me and Zane.