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."

around and looked at

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

get paid. I could pay for

I nodded. "Yeah."

My so-

into our home. Now, they could finally live happily as a family of four. However, I was still Steven's lawful wife, and Jessica would inevitably be labeled as the homewrecker regardless. Since

smiled. "I look forward to your great news,

to end my marriage. All that was left to do now was return home and proceed with the divorce, even if their

home. I pushed open the door and saw

Mommy Jessie

"And one more great news-Annoying Mommy

and