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.

he also gently patted my

smiled and retorted, "Same goes for

withdrew his

me and said, "Could you please head to the meeting room? We'd like to report the promotion

tone, and instead, it sounded more considerate. "Go

up in the company-could really

a glance

his gaze, Zane looked at him

quickly averted his

This cold, icy man was the boss

way, with me following

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

pleased with the

even

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

then, people started wondering if he might dislike you. So I wanted to check how he usually gets along with you." Eric said with a serious expression. "I'm glad his behavior toward you is no different