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?

you love Jessica, which is why you want to buy things for her. And you didn't love me, so you never wanted to spend money on

feel terrible about it. Annalise, I want to make

just pretend you don't know me when you see me. That would be the best thing you can do for me." "Really?" Steven asked,

I confirmed, "Yes."

first-years had all been picked up, leaving just the older kids. I spotted Willow waving excitedly at me, so I stepped forward

her, she

Willow." She was so adorable I could not resist

happily and said, "Let's go home and practice martial

peered at Zane, who was standing on my right. Curious,

her words, Zane moved to her other side. She grabbed his hand

was beautiful. She had both a daddy and

...

walking out of

stared at Annalise's back as she left

tear his

en

missed her and stood quietly

looked up