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?

just proves you love Jessica, which is why you want to buy things for her. And you didn't love me, so you

it. Annalise, I want to make it up to

he sounded sincere, 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 me. That would be the best thing you can do for me." "Really?" Steven

I confirmed, "Yes."

picked up, leaving just the older kids. I spotted Willow waving excitedly at me, so I stepped forward

her, she ran

adorable I could not resist giving her a kiss

held my hand happily and said, "Let's go home

was standing on my right. Curious, she asked, "Daddy, why aren't

his hand with her free one. Swinging their joined hands high,

was beautiful. She had both

...

walking out of

Zachary stared at Annalise's back as she left

could not tear his eyes away

en

her and stood quietly

looked up