The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 274

What kind of mother could just walk away from her own child? As for Zachary, did he really think that Annalise's indifference as his mother was somehow justified? Harry caught Hannah's questioning glance. Seeing the pain on Zachary's face, they both held their tongues.

He was just a kid, after all. This was already too much for him to handle. What if their questions pushed him over the edge?

...

Pulling up near Zane's house, Zachary noticed Steven's car parked on the street not far away. Instead of getting out, he stayed put as he watched Annalise on her morning run.

It was the same routine every day, but Zachary never seemed to tire of watching. He did not dare look away, as if he did not even want to miss even a moment.

Only after they finished their workout and headed inside did Zachary finally tear his gaze away. Getting out of the car, he approached Steven and asked, "What are you doing here?" Steven's voice shook as he spoke, "I've realized that your mom is the one I truly love."

was bound to click eventually. He did not think he could hide this from Steven forever. "You're too late." Zachary's voice was icy. "Mommy's found her place

way would she take back a cheater and the son who had helped

physical blow. He could barely breathe through the

about what Zachary had just said. "You watch them every day, so you must

Zachary's childish voice was unnaturally hard. "But why would I tell you anything,

while contacting Jessica in secret and constantly badmouthed Mommy in front of me, I would. never have turned on her.

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done those things, Mommy would've fought for custody during the divorce. I could've been

Steven. "This is all your fault! I lost my mom at

his

Steven pleaded desperately. "Once I win her back, we can be a

his head. "That's never happening. Mommy