The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 238

Zachary wiped away his tears. "I didn't realize how much Mommy cared for me until I lost her."

He couldn't continue. The words caught in his throat, and he feared that if he spoke any more, the tears would come flooding back.

He stood up slowly. "Grandma, I'm really tired. I think I'll go to bed now."

As Chloe watched him walk into his bedroom, her expression hardened with anger.

She couldn't stand Jessica, who had promised she would treat Zachary well. That promise was the reason Chloe had supported Jessica becoming Steven's wife, replacing Annalise.

As soon as Jessica took her place, she started mistreating Zachary. She completely ignored everything she had promised Chloe.

Zachary must have been devastated, with his real mother cast aside and now, his stepmother mistreating him.

Chloe stood up slowly. It seemed she would need to have a serious conversation with Jessica the next day.

...

The next morning, I didn't immediately find Willow. Instead, I knocked on Zane's door first.

came through, "Who is

me," I replied

realized it was me, his tone

decided to say, "I'll wait for you on

Zane's confirmation, I headed to the balcony

dew on the leaves bent them, slowly

immediately as

asked,

"I was so caught up with work yesterday that there were a lot of things I didn't clarify

raised an eyebrow.

think you should find time today to ask

Penelope not wanting

Zane smiled. "No problem."

been on his mind, "When do you think it would be a good time to bring her

before answering,

I went to Willow's room and

"Willow," I called.

late today. My

know what Zane and I had