The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

As if afraid I'd misunderstand, Zane quickly added, "Of course, we'll be paying you."

The problem was I hadn't gone through with my divorce. If I suddenly abandoned Steven and Zachary to look after a random child, it would probably stain Zane's image. I didn't know how to respond at that moment.

"I understand your situation now," he said, passing me a name card, and continued, "and that you need time to consider this. So, you don't have to give me an answer now."

I retrieved the black business card with gold foil painting.

Zane stood up. "I look forward to hearing back from you."

I looked at his retreating figure and bit my lip. I had no money or a place to stay, and I might really become homeless after the divorce.

that a golden opportunity had served itself on a silver platter, I had to

"One week."

looked at me,

By then, I'll start working at your house.

realized I wasn't a good fit and fired me, I would still get paid. I could pay for my rental house and use it for daily living expenses while I searched for

I nodded. "Yeah."

My so-

of four. However, I was still Steven's lawful wife, and Jessica would inevitably be labeled as the homewrecker regardless. Since he

"I look forward to your great

left, I packed my bags and left the ward. As I walked out of the door, I was determined to end my marriage. All that was left

pushed open the door and saw Jessica in

lost. At that moment, they seemed to be celebrating about something. "Here's to day one of Mommy

great

burst into a smile and poked