The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 215

Zane pulled out his phone, switched to camera mode, and aimed it at Annalise and Willow. He quickly snapped a photo.

In the picture, Annalise looked serene and gentle, while Willow was adorable.

Zane stared at the photo for a long time before setting it as his wallpaper.

...

"Are you trying to take a picture of Willow?" I noticed Zane fiddling with his phone. I leaned back, giving him more space. "Go ahead."

Zane didn't want me to realize who he was actually photographing, so he quickly shifted his focus back to Willow. He snapped several more pictures of her in a row.

...

Harry returned, and Zachary left in his car.

On the dark street, Steven was left standing alone. He gazed at the brightly lit living room in the distance, his emotions incredibly conflicted.

he was near her, his

Why was that?

Zachary watched Steven's shrinking figure

pulled out his tablet and sent Jessica a message. "Daddy's hanging around Mommy's place. Don't you think you should do

Annalise no longer wanted Steven, if she let him linger near Annalise, it was only a matter of time before he realized who he truly

when that day came, he'd take back the cards he'd given her and

a deep breath and dialed Steven's number. "Steven, where

answer directly. "What's

home alone, and I'm so scared. Can you come

"Okay."

TV with the remote. "I'm going out with Penelope tomorrow.

seeing her worried expression, I replied with a smile, "I don't know, either.

she grabbed my hand.

threw open the wardrobe doors,

fancy dresses to simple sportswear,

a dress and held it against herself. "What

beautiful," I said, helping her think it through. "But we're probably going to an amusement park. Do you think a dress is practical?4