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.

warmth he displayed when he

calmly, "Have you decided

the guest," Steven replied, handing him the menu. "Of course, you

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

the menu from him, replying, "She doesn't

thought. "She never cooked heavy

light dishes herself that

replied with yet another

of ridicule. "Seriously, who would've thought that after being married to Annalise for so many years, you still don't understand her at all?" Steven's expression

elegantly closed

this while, but I noticed

eats more mild-tasting dishes when she's with children, but when we're

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

with your business partner, either.

certainly make it sound as if you two are really

not at all angry. "As long as I'm willing to put in the effort, she'll fall for me one day. As

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