The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 151

"Jessica doesn't think letting the rumors spread will have much of an impact on the child, does she? I hope she'll feel the same way when the same thing happens to her son." I nodded in agreement. "Now that I know you've already decided, I'm relieved."

Zane casually asked, "What if I can't do anything about it?"

I smiled lightly. "You're so smart, and you care so much for Willow. There's no way you'd just watch her suffer."

At my words, even Zane's usually cold eyes softened with a hint of a smile.

...

Normally, Jessica would show up late to the kindergarten, but today, she was sure to come early.

As soon as Zane and I arrived, she immediately rushed over to us.

Jessica was furious, but she had to keep her attitude in check. "Mr. Huxham, my son has been shunned at school because of the rumors you spread."

"It shouldn't have much impact on him," Zane replied. He had one hand in his suit pocket, his eyes cold.

Jessica shot back without thinking, "How so? The other kids won't even go near him. He's been crying, hunched over the desk, and feeling miserable!"

was close with. But after hearing the rumors that Jessica liked flirting with other people's husbands, no one dared

and now, I

Jessica froze.

to my daughter, how can

a few days

gaze, and his voice, slow and steady, seemed like a declaration of

it." Zane cruelly continued, "I

to say something, but Willow came out of the class at that moment. She saw us from a distance and waved excitedly,

so I stood

allowed her

"Mommy, let's go home first. I have something

Willow's hand

blocked Zane's path. "I know I was wrong. I hope

to a stop. His tone, laced with obvious disdain, came as a question. "Why should I? Are

lowered her

about to

voice, saying, "Mr. Huxham, you're an adult, aren't you? Don't you think it's shameful to bully

Zane retorted, standing his ground. "I'm just helping my daughter fight back. Why should that be shameful?" Zane looked at Jessica and said, "On the contrary, I