The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 234

Liam eventually couldn't hold out any longer and left in defeat.

Zane sat down next to me. "He'll definitely keep bothering you."

Suzy silently tended to Penelope, not responding to Zane.

Zane continued, "After all, you send them a decent amount of money every month. Without that income, their lives would be in trouble."

Suzy finally spoke, "I know..."

Zane offered a suggestion, "The security in your neighborhood is excellent, so you don't need to worry about that. The company's also strict, and you can feel safe coming and going from work." Suzy paused and looked up at Zane.

Zane added, "Be cautious when you go out. They might find something to trouble you over."

Suzy nodded thoughtfully. "I'll be careful."

then asked, "Would you like the company to hire a bodyguard for

looked at him in disbelief. "Is that

the company a lot of

was deeply grateful. "Thank you

at your company for the rest of my life!"

Zachary sat in the car, watching Penelope quietly lean into Suzy's arms. A wave of

have been if Annalise had taken him when she had

mind. He now realized how foolish he had been to choose Jessica over Annalise. Even if Annalise had fought for custody,

...

car and asked in confusion, "How could there

still young, and in her mind, a child's biological parents should always treat them kindly.

"I don't want to get married! What if I

were simple-like all

didn't argue, instead giving her a gentle smile. "If you understand the consequences of not marrying and you're okay with that, I'll

into my