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.

opportunity had served itself on a silver platter,

"One week."

looked at me, seemingly

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

paid. I could pay for my rental

I nodded. "Yeah."

My so-

was still Steven's lawful wife, and Jessica would

"I look forward

walked out of the door, I was determined to end my marriage. All that was left to do now was return home and proceed with the divorce, even if their faces repulsed

pushed

the only one who remembered the baby we had lost. At that moment, they seemed to be celebrating about something. "Here's to day one of Mommy Jessie

"And one more great news-Annoying Mommy is

a smile and poked at his nose.