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?

proves you love Jessica, which is why you want to buy things for her.

Annalise, I want to make it

you don't know me when you see me. That would be the best thing you

I confirmed, "Yes."

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

her, she ran into my

here, Willow." She was so adorable I could not resist giving her a

my hand happily and said, "Let's go

my right. Curious, she asked, "Daddy, why aren't you walking on

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

beautiful. She had both

...

out

at Annalise's back as she left

tear his eyes away

en

he missed her and stood quietly beside

looked up