The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 192

Zane listened patiently as Eric went over the work arrangements.

When Eric finished, Zane spoke up, "You've been doing great at work lately. What reward do you want? A raise, or..."

Eric's smile almost gave him away. "A raise, of course."

After all, no one would say no to more money.

Zane replied calmly, "Alright."

...

Zane walked into the office with a doll tucked under his right arm and another doll in his hand. On the other hand, he held his coffee cup.

When he entered, he noticed Sasha was already gone.

"Where is she?" Zane asked in a slightly surprised tone.

on my phone. Without looking up, I said, "She

placed the dolls on the desk. "Here. The dolls

up. "That

the dolls. This time, they were made with more care and closely matched

the clothes were specially customized in an elderly

clicked my tongue in amazement.

our next step?" Zane still didn't know the exact details of

dolls. Once she's comfortable with that, we'll hide a walkie-talkie inside. When she suddenly hears her grandparents' voices, she'll be shocked. At that moment..." I paused before continuing, "We'll

her real grandparents to the

it's a great plan," Zane said. He'd never considered this method as a

their cooperation, just let me

At the rate she's progressing, she'll probably be comfortable

to the kindergarten to pick

...

little girl's parents were running late, and Willow had been patiently keeping her company without

left,