The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 60

Chapter

60

I leaned over the railing, staring into the distance. The night was pitch black, with only the lights from countless homes flickering

the dark.

I didn't see that question coming from Zane. I turned to him, surprised. "Give me a second to think. We got married first and then had a kid. The kid's live now, so we've been married for at least six years."

that I'd stop loving Steven, I wouldn't have believed it.

I ever loved him felt unreal. What was it that drew

case, he might keep bothering you," Zane said, sounding more serious

way. He's always been into Jessica." I found it funny. I'd moved on from Steven and telt at

with her instead of wasting time on someone

me. "But in his mind, you were his wife. That means you still belong to

looked at Zane in disbelief. "But I'm already divorced from

if the divorce was his fault, he thinks he can have new relationships and a new- family, but his

like Steven. "The moment the ex-wife tries to move on, a guy like him feels like she's betraying him." "People like that are just weird," I said thoughtfully. Steven didn't love

chance Steven will keep pestering you," Zane said. His words took me back to that moment outside the bookstore. Steven came over to talk, and Willow

mine. He should work on that flaw, right?" Zane had almost said that he thought Steven might still have feelings for me, but he held back when he saw my calm expression. "Fair enough. As for Willow... if it's easier for you, I can take her for the next few days." He didn't want Steven bothering me. I chuckled. "It's all good.