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.

but he also gently patted my head twice. "You don't need to be so

and retorted, "Same goes

withdrew his

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

voice no longer carried the usual oppressive tone,

serious and high up

a

Zane looked

quickly averted

This cold, icy man was the boss

led the way, with me following

"Does Mr. Huxham always have a sour expression when he's around you, making him seem hard to get along with?" I didn't understand why he was asking that,

nodded in satisfaction, pleased with the

was even more

cold to everyone at the company but acted differently

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 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