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!"

flirting

voice became even colder. "Your son is suffering, and now, I

Jessica froze.

happens to my daughter, how can you

few days ago, and her face turned

steady, seemed like a declaration of Jessica's fate. "What? Does your son think

Zane cruelly continued, "I believe your son can

came out of the class at

me, so I

her to

me, running straight into my arms. "Mommy, let's go home first. I have something very important

took Willow's hand and

Zane's path. "I know I was wrong. I hope you can

stop. His tone, laced with obvious disdain, came as

lowered her

about to

seemingly having made up her mind, raised her voice, saying, "Mr. Huxham, you're

daughter," 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 feel