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.

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

softly, "I know you're worried he might get into trouble, but the

door reluctantly. However, she suddenly remembered something and turned back to ask, "Will you come

he was unwilling to sleep in separate rooms with

he should feel happy just being in

eyes

Zachary's room and reached

want to sleep right now.

indicated he was

know what he had done wrong. But he could only

still

She sat on the edge of the

down beside her.

to me these past few days. I keep feeling like you

the

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 did he stop