The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 284

Zachary had been down ever since they talked to Annalise yesterday.

Hoping to cheer him up, Harry showed him the phone.

Zachary took one look and said without hesitation, "Buy it!"

Harry placed the order.

That seemed to lift Zachary's spirits a bit as he headed into kindergarten.

Why wouldn't they allow stuffed animals in kindergarten? If they did, he could buy one of Annalise's plush dolls to keep there. Then, she could be with him both at home and school!

...

In the conference room, Zane called Sasha. "Come see me. I need to discuss something work-related."

Had he noticed her gossiping in the

Zane replied coolly, "Yes."

heart in her throat, what should have been a two-minute walk took her ten. She opened the door

the point. "Do

shot up in disbelief. Why was he asking her this? Was he trying to set her

her hands frantically and said, "Absolutely not! If you know someone like that,

Zane clarified, "I'm not interested in meddling in others'

what's this about?" Sasha was even more

since she still did not get it. "It's about

Sasha nodded. "And?"

know how vulnerable I can be without turning her

then nodded in understanding. "I

Zane finally relaxed.

"But will you really

And now, he was close to Annalise. While Zane pondered this dilemma, Sasha suggested, "Why not call Eric in?