The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 176

"Since I know where her problems lie, of course I'll let her know directly," I said, looking incredulously at Zane. "Compared to having her glued to my side all the time, I'd rather hope for her to do well in life. "Whether it's in terms of enjoying her career or just life in general, as long as she's happy, that's enough for me."

Zane raised a surprised eyebrow, asking doubtfully, "Really?"

I returned his question with one of my own, "What else are you expecting?"

He fell silent for a while before answering, "You're right."

Zane had to have lunch with his business partners today. He even asked if I wanted to tag along, but it wouldn't be convenient for them to discuss business matters with an outsider present, so I turned down his offer.

...

Zane felt that it was quite a shame that Annalise wouldn't be joining him, but he still headed for his appointment alone.

The meeting place was at a nearby restaurant that mainly served dishes light on the stomach.

Steven had evidently arrived some time ago.

the menu. He lacked the warmth he displayed

calmly, "Have you decided on what

the menu. "Of course, you should be the

person he wanted to see was absent, Steven leaned back in his chair, asking, "Why didn't Annalise

from him, replying, "She doesn't

thought. "She never cooked heavy dishes even when she was

you think it's because she liked to eat light dishes herself that she kept the flavors mild?" Zane

another question, "Isn't

married to Annalise for so many years, you still don't understand her at all?" Steven's expression gradually turned ugly. "What do

elegantly closed the

but I noticed that

she's with children, but when we're alone, she very much likes to

bad for her. In the six years she's been married to you, she's been silently dedicating herself to you and your child, yet you've never even noticed her efforts." Steven's expression turned darker and darker, but he was unwilling to admit that he had indeed overlooked Annalise a lot. Therefore, he desperately

in the wrong, but you didn't even bring her along to meet with your business partner, either. Doesn't that just show

replying, "You certainly make it sound as if you two are really close with

are nurtured," he continued, not at all angry. "As long as I'm willing to put in the effort, she'll