The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 145

"If Willow didn't want to speak..." I chose my words carefully. "Even if you care for her, you couldn't have known what she went through, let alone stand up for her."

I slowed my speech. "So, you don't need to blame yourself. Besides, Willow is already doing better now."

I repeated everything Willow had told me in the bathroom.

Zane was silent for a long time before saying, "Anna, thank you.

"It's because you became her mom and gently guided her that she was able to slowly get better."

Zane's tone was sincere.

"You gave me a job when I was at my lowest." I turned to look at him. "Logically, I should be the one thanking you."

Zane placed his hand on my head. This was the second time.

I looked at him helplessly.

his hand, but he also gently patted my head twice. "You don't

and retorted, "Same goes

his

office. He approached me and said, "Could you please head to the meeting room? We'd like to report

longer carried the usual oppressive tone, and instead, it sounded more

up in the company-could really be

stole a glance

gaze, Zane looked at

averted his

icy man

way, with

were out of Zane's sight, Eric immediately whispered, "Does Mr. Huxham always have a sour expression when he's around you, making him seem hard

in satisfaction, pleased with the

even more confused.

was always cold

for a while, Eric decided to lie through his teeth. "Mr. Huxham is always warm and friendly with everyone in the company. And then, people started wondering if he might dislike