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.

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

"One week."

and looked at

week, and I'll finalize my divorce. By then, I'll start

get paid. I could pay for my

I nodded. "Yeah."

My so-

and Jessica would inevitably be labeled as the homewrecker regardless. Since he loved her so much, he would never put

look forward

left the ward. As I walked out of the door, I was determined to end my marriage. All that was left to do now was return home

home. I pushed

moment, they seemed to be celebrating about something. "Here's to day one of Mommy Jessie moving in with us!" Zachary was elated, as he

more great news-Annoying

smile and poked at