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."

are already at this point, yet you're

believe him. So, he shifted the topic quickly. "Grandma, I

learn to read and write. That way, Zachary could write down all his thoughts, feelings, and guilt about Annalise.

excused himself to head upstairs. In his room, he flicked on the light and got ready for a shower. Just as he was about to step into the bathroom, his phone buzzed. It was a

"Are you coming

hesitate to answer, "No, I'm

he would hear was Jessica's scolding. He wasn't

prompted,

he grasped the key point. "You bought them a house? Did you just give it to

why Zachary would ask such a question, but he still

now

and in all that time, Steven never once thought to give Annalise anything. But now, Steven had bought Jessica an expensive house and lavish

replied, "Sure. Do

voice was calm but resolute. "The house

...

me

gently, making sure the blanket covered her snugly, and then tiptoed out of her room, quietly shutting the door behind