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.

itself on a silver

"One week."

turned around and looked at me, seemingly

finalize my divorce. By then, I'll start working at your house. Would that

could pay for my rental house and use it for

I nodded. "Yeah."

My so-

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 he loved her so much, he would never put her through any grievances. I was confident he wouldn't take long to

look forward to

the door, I was determined to end my marriage. All that was left to do now was return

already 8:00 pm when I arrived home. I pushed open the

Mommy Jessie moving in with us!" Zachary was elated, as he finally got what he wished for. "We must celebrate thi He

great news-Annoying Mommy is not

a smile and