The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 103

Steven's face was filled with a mix of guilt and regret, leaving me puzzled.

What was up with him?

He walked over to me. "Can we talk?"

Zane glanced down at me, too.

Steven had been acting so strange lately. He said weird things when he saw me a few days ago. Even though I was completely over him, he was convinced I was still madly in love with him. And now, he wanted to have another chat with me. I refused without hesitation, "We have nothing to discuss."

I then shifted my gaze from him to the children coming out of the kindergarten. "Everything that needed to be said was said long ago."

His voice was heavy as he said, "I just want to know something. Was I a terrible husband to you?"

What a pointless question! If he had been good to me, we probably would not be divorced.

When I did not answer, he continued, "I buy everything for Jessica whenever she pouts and wants something. It made me realize that I never bought anything for you."

Was he seriously trying to brag about his new relationship?

is why you want to buy things for her. And you didn't

Annalise, I want to make it

I was unmoved. "Don't bother. If you really want to make it up to me, just pretend you don't know me when you see

I confirmed, "Yes."

the older kids. I

released her, she

I could not resist giving her

and said,

walked, she peered at Zane, who was standing on my right. Curious, she asked, "Daddy, why aren't you walking on my

moved to her other side. She grabbed his hand with her free one. Swinging their joined

both

...

walking out of

Annalise's back as she left

two. He could not tear his eyes away

en

missed her and stood

looked