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."

panicked instantly. Had he noticed her gossiping in the office instead of working? Was she about

Zane replied coolly, "Yes."

walk took her ten. She opened

straight to the point. "Do women like vulnerable

Why was he asking her this? Was he trying

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

not interested in meddling in others'

this about?" Sasha

did not get it. "It's

Sasha nodded. "And?"

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

eyebrow, then

Zane finally relaxed.

will you really trust

she 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