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 office instead

Zane replied coolly, "Yes."

took her ten. She opened the door with an awkward

to the point. "Do

disbelief. Why was he asking her

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

Zane clarified, "I'm not interested

Sasha was

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

Sasha nodded. "And?"

side to her," Zane explained slowly. "I need to know how vulnerable I can be without turning her off and to make her attracted

raised an eyebrow, then

Zane finally relaxed.

will you

had once pursued him. And now, he was close to Annalise. While Zane pondered this dilemma, Sasha suggested, "Why not call Eric in? He can fact-check my advice." Zane studied