The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 212

I couldn't help but feel speechless when I thought about that moment. "Did he forget why we got divorced in the first place? It's specifically because he loved Jessica." Zane remained silent.

Suddenly, something occurred to me. I hesitantly asked, "Do you think..."

Zane raised an eyebrow, curious. "What?"

"Do you think he came over just to show off how well he and Jessica are doing?" I couldn't think of any other reason for Steven to come and talk to me.

Zane nodded thoughtfully. "It's possible."

I rolled my eyes. "How childish!"

At the end of the workday, Sasha rushed into the office to tell me that her friend had invited her out to hang out, so she was leaving.

Before I could respond, she was already out the door.

Looking at her back, I shook my head. After I gathered my things, I followed Zane out to pick up Willow.

...

As for Penelope, her

had expected them to refuse, but to our surprise, they agreed immediately. Zane, taken aback by how

Though she couldn't speak,

climbed into the car

the backseat with me, while Zane sat

couldn't respond verbally, she kept

seemed like for a child as young as

usual routine and began her training with Howard. Before starting, I asked

group

her room, quietly

sat with Penelope in the living room. Since we weren't very familiar with each other yet, I tried to bring up topics

do your parents always come so late to pick you

Their jobs are easy. But after my dad and mom divorced and he

was surprised. "If they don't care about you, why do they

Penelope answered without

"That's because my

it. At first, my mom gave the money to