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."

ago that I'd stop loving Steven, I wouldn't have believed it. I truly cared about him back

ever loved him felt unreal. What was it that drew

bothering you," Zane said,

way. He's always been into Jessica." I found it funny. I'd moved on from Steven and telt at ease talking about him. "Now that he's with Jessica, it's like a dream from his

I were him, I'd cherish every moment with her instead

gaze fixed on me. "But in his mind, you were his wife.

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

the same," Zane said flatly. "Even if the divorce was his fault, he thinks he can have new relationships and a new-

tries to move on, a guy like him feels like she's betraying him." "People

took me back to that moment outside the bookstore. Steven came

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. Since it's