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.

a golden opportunity had served itself on a silver platter,

"One week."

turned around and looked at

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

I would still get paid. I could pay for my rental house and use it for daily living expenses while I searched

I nodded. "Yeah."

My so-

wife, and Jessica would inevitably be labeled

look forward

was determined to end my marriage. All that was left to do now

arrived home. I pushed open the

to day one of Mommy Jessie moving in with us!" Zachary was elated, as he finally got what he

continued, "And one more great

a smile and poked at