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.

arrived, he was going through the menu. He lacked the warmth he displayed when

you decided on what

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

was absent, Steven leaned back in

him, replying, "She doesn't

moment's thought. "She never cooked heavy dishes even when she was at home

eat light dishes herself that she kept the

with yet another question, "Isn't that

for so

closed the menu

this while, but I noticed that her preferences are

only eats more mild-tasting dishes when she's with children, but when we're alone, she very much likes to

even noticed her efforts." Steven's expression turned darker

you didn't even bring her along to meet with your business partner, either. Doesn't that just show that your relationship isn't that good?" he

certainly make it sound as

long as I'm willing to put in the effort, she'll fall for

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