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.

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 calmly glanced at her before looking away again. He

know you're worried he might get into trouble, but the child is just throwing a tantrum. You don't have to mind him.

suddenly remembered something and turned

when he didn't love Annalise, he was unwilling to sleep in separate rooms with

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

in her eyes and turned to walk into the

room and reached

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

tone indicated he was

what he had done wrong. But he

hesitating, he still went to

had not yet fallen asleep. She sat on the edge of the bed, unable to

sat down beside her. "What's

her feelings, "You've been so indifferent to me these past few days. I keep feeling like

said the same

of pleasure. And what did he do next? He held her hand and kissed her until her cheeks flushed, and she gazed at him with playful eyes. Only then