The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 182

The more Zachary cried, the more devastated he felt.

"I miss Mommy."

Chloe wrapped her arms around him. "Why don't you call her? Maybe she'll come back to see you."

Zachary sobbed and said, "She doesn't want me anymore."

Chloe's face darkened with frustration. "No matter what, you're her biological son. How could she be so heartless?"

Zachary winced at her words. It was because he had done things to disappoint Annalise. In the past, he didn't realize the consequences of doing such things. But now, seeing how Annalise treated Willow so well and how she treated him indifferently... It stung deeply.

He couldn't help but feel guilty. How much had Annalise suffered when he had hurt her?

Chloe was so angry that she started to curse Annalise.

Zachary gently tugged on Chloe's sleeve. "Grandma, it's not Mommy's fault."

"Things are already at this point,

not," Zachary mumbled, but he knew Chloe wouldn't believe him. So, he shifted the topic quickly. "Grandma, I want to study.

Zachary could write down all his thoughts, feelings, and guilt about Annalise. If he didn't do that, he

the light and got ready for a shower. Just

"Are you

hesitate to answer, "No,

he went back, all he would hear was Jessica's scolding. He wasn't

what Zachary was thinking, and he explained without being prompted, "I just bought them a new house and had them move

key point.

Zachary would ask such a question, but he

It was only now that he truly realized

married for six years, and in all that time, Steven never once thought to give Annalise anything. But now, Steven had bought Jessica an expensive house and lavish jewelry. Zachary felt a pang of unfairness for Annalise. "Daddy, could you also

replied, "Sure. Do you have a

calm but resolute. "The house

...

me to finish the story before

tucked her in gently, making sure the blanket covered her snugly, and then tiptoed