The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 259

The waiter brought over our orders and placed them on the table, smiling, "Enjoy your meal."

"Thanks!" We had ordered quinoa as the staple, and I served myself a small bowl, picking up a piece of beef brisket. The crisp and tender texture was irresistible.

I ate several big mouthfuls but noticed Zane hadn't touched his food. Out of curiosity, I asked, "Aren't you going to eat?"

Only then did Zane begin to eat. "Of course I want to," he replied.

Back at the office, Steven couldn't stop thinking about what Annalise had said. It dawned on him that he had made so many mistakes.

Ever since marrying Annalise, he had gotten used to thinking she wouldn't have emotional ups and downs because she was so sensible and obedient. He hadn't even realized how much she had been suffering. Now, Steven desperately wanted to break up with Jessica and make it up to Annalise. After making up his mind, he called Jessica.

Jessica's voice came through the phone, soft and sweet, "What's up? Do you miss me?"

"I'm sorry," Steven said. As soon as he said that, he felt an inexplicable sense of relief.

What was he apologizing for out of the blue? Jessica's mind raced, searching for possibilities until she cautiously asked, "Did you cheat on me?"

person I truly love isn't you. It's Annalise. I've decided to do everything

in now will be yours. And I'll continue to send you child support

lighter, almost cheerful, as he added, "From now on,

knew that if she accepted Steven's arrangement, she would lose a source of income-a very lucrative one at that. Until she found another man willing to spoil her, she was never going to let go

love Annalise! Don't forget. You were the one who chose me over her in the first place. If you truly loved her, how could you

go?"

en

now is

Jessica realized that separating

was no

been a few days yet Steven had already figured out

er

having to manipulate him again was

you

was struck speechless

ended the

sound of the disconnected line echoed in Jessica's ears as she took a deep