The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 165

Steven couldn't stop thinking.

If he and Annalise hadn't gotten divorced and if he had given this ring to Annalise, she would surely have been thrilled. But sadly, it was too late now. There was no going back. He lowered his gaze, feeling more lost by the second.

Wasn't he supposed to like Jessica? Then, why had he been thinking about Annalise so often lately?

It was time for lunch.

The elevator reserved for the CEO just so happened to be broken, so Zane and I had to take the public elevator. Unfortunately, it was exactly rush hour.

As the elevator descended, the number of people inside increased.

I stood in the corner, but due to the crowd, I kept getting bumped into from time to time.

Zane was concerned that I might feel uncomfortable, so he moved closer to me. He then placed his arm in front of me, creating a safe space.

I no longer had to worry about being accidentally hit by someone's flailing arms. I finally sighed in relief. "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

...

there were so many people today, allowing him to make closer contact with

the elevator, and the space between him and Annalise was reduced

whiff of Annalise's fragrance. He lowered his head, watching as she tried to distance herself from him but

thin air

people wanted to get married, walking into the halls of marriage with the person

...

He lowered his voice

looked up at

teasing tone, "Are you

really," I answered honestly. "If I got angry every time I took the public elevator, what about them? They're

the second floor, and everyone else exited, leaving only Zane and

aware of the situation,

relaxed

to the restaurant. Instead, we walked around the area first. He talked to me about the general types of food served at each restaurant and what they tasted like. I looked

answered with a smirk,

impressed.

"From now on, we'll try new places

"No problem!"