The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 143

Now, Annalise had become gentle yet strong.

Even though Zane had been angry moments ago, holding Annalise made all negative emotions vanish. His heart felt incredibly calm. Once Rowena's matters were settled, Zane wouldn't bother with her anymore.

He called Eric and said, "I want everyone at the kindergarten to know about what Jessica has done before school starts tomorrow."

"Understood."

...

Zachary pushed the door open and saw the living room's lights were on.

Steven immediately approached him. "Why are you back so late?"

Zachary looked uninterested. "I already briefed you over the phone."

Seeing the sadness on Zachary's face, Steven didn't know what else to say.

that Steven was treating her better, Jessica knew she needed to seize the opportunity and run her act well. She supported her belly and stood up. "Zachary, do you know how worried we've been?" Zachary

might get into trouble, but the child is just throwing a tantrum. You

something and turned back to ask, "Will you

sleep in separate rooms with her. Since he loved Jessica

was pregnant and unable to do anything, he should feel happy just being in the same space as her. So, he nodded in agreement.

smug look in her eyes and

room

exhausted," Zachary replied wearily. "I just want to sleep right now. Can we talk about any problems

he was rejecting any

done wrong. But he

hesitating, he still went to Jessica's

sat on the edge of the bed, unable

beside her. "What's

these past few days. I keep feeling like

had said the same thing

held her hand and kissed her until her cheeks flushed, and she gazed at