The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 158

When Zane felt the urge to speak, all I needed to do was listen and guide him to continue.

However, my head was spinning.

I propped my head up with my hand. I'd never drunk alcohol before, so I couldn't believe that my tolerance was so low.

Zane looked at me. "Since I made it to this position, I've had to put all my focus on work every day. The future planning and development of the company, how to handle crises, and such. Other companies are watching closely, waiting for mine to collapse so they can take over." On top of that, there was the situation with Willow.

He had a lot to think about every day. Only after he asked me to come home and take care of Willow did he feel a bit more relaxed.

I tilted my head and looked at him. "That's definitely a lot of pressure."

Zane smiled and then poured me another glass of wine.

I waved my hand. "I can't drink anymore."

Zane sighed. "Alright, then. Even though I can only truly let my guard down and have a calm conversation when I'm with you..."

said all that, and it seemed inappropriate for me not to drink. So, I took a deep breath

fire. Everything around me felt like

leaned on the chair, slowly sat down, and closed my eyes. Only then did I feel a little

some clarity left, I said, "I'm drunk. You should go rest

...

to Annalise's side. Seeing her expression, he felt a

had known that she would feel so unwell after drinking, he

and carefully let her lean on his

unusually at peace. Was this what it felt like to

it truly was, then he didn't

his drink. Unfortunately, he still didn't know

it didn't matter. They still had plenty of time. As long as he

loved Annalise and wanted to marry her, he would do everything in his power to pursue her

felt light and satisfied. He stayed on the balcony for a while, and when he

picked her up and gently placed her on her

stared at her without looking