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.

patted my head twice. "You don't need to be so formal with

smiled and retorted, "Same goes

withdrew his

I arrived at the office. He approached me and said, "Could you please head to the meeting room?

no longer carried the usual oppressive tone, and instead, it sounded more considerate.

serious and high up in the company-could really

a glance

gaze, Zane looked

averted his

icy man was the boss

way, with me

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

in satisfaction, pleased

was even more

bluntly explained that Zane was always cold to everyone at the company but acted differently with me, then

wondering if he might dislike you. So I wanted to check how