Chapter 62
ck to put some space between me and Steven. “I don’t get what you’re saying
Thad to pause and take a few steps back to put
Steven patiently explained, “I thought after 1 called you out yesterday, you’d see your mistake and stop putting on a show with random people just to prove you’re doing fine without me.”
Tcouldn’t help but find his sell–righteousness ridiculous. It was like he saw me not as an individual but as an extension of himself. Everything I did seemed to revolve around him, and even my feelings were under his control.
Icurled my lips in disbelief, “Let’s say you’re right.”
Steven nodded, looking like he thought I’d finally realized how wrong I was
Then, I continued casually, “Willow’s been in the same class as Zachary at this kindergarten for over two years now, Her dad picks her up and drops her off every day, so you must have seen him when you drop all Zachary.
“Even if you haven’t spoken to him, you’ve probably seen the car he drives and the way he dresses–you can tell with a glance that only the rich can afford them
“So tell me, Mr. Pelham. Do you really think my broke ass would be able to convince someone as wealthy as him to lend me a hand just to annoy you?”
Steven frowned and didn’t say a word.
I scotted. “You need to wake up to the truth, Mr. Pelham. There isn’t any form of pretense here. The moment I gave up on you and Zachary, I started fresh.”
Steven stared at me in disbelief. “How can that be? Annalise, don’t you remember why you came to this city? It was for me!”
I didn’t deny it. “I used to love you, but that doesn’t mean I’ll love you forever, does it?”
Steven was stunned into silence.
Just as I was about to walk past him, he suddenly grabbed my arm. “Still, you shouldn’t be disregarding me so quickly.”
Lately, I have been wrapped up in love and happiness, and I also realized that it was up to me to create the life I wanted.
If I continued to put up with both Steven and Zachary and allowed them to disrespect me, I’d only end up suffering even more and get pushed around by them.
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