The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 411

Annalise had silently supported Steven, helping him achieve his current success.

Steven was now wealthy. As soon as his first love, Jessica, returned to the country, all he could think about was her.

Matilda couldn't help but feel disdain for him, but she kept it to herself.

Steven quickly apologized, "I know I was wrong."

Matilda wasn't a naive young girl; she could easily sense the insincerity in his words. "Really?"

Steven nodded earnestly. "Absolutely!"

Matilda replied coldly, "But I don't feel that way. If you truly regretted your actions, you wouldn't be clinging to Jessica daily while neglecting your son!"

Steven countered, "Have you ever considered why I'm doing this?"

Matilda's disdain for him deepened as he continued to make excuses. "Steven, no matter what your reasons are, ignoring a child who can't fend for himself only proves you're a scoundrel. I don't want to comment too much about matters of the heart."

In the past, Annalise always looked lifeless when she visited Matilda. However, the last time was different—Annalise seemed genuinely happy, and her beautiful face glowed with radiance.

Upon seeing Annalise with a different outlook, Matilda felt a bit more at ease.

Annalise had mentioned that she now had a good job and was capable of supporting herself, which made Matilda genuinely happy for her.