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."

he noticed her gossiping in the office instead of working? Was she

Zane replied coolly, "Yes."

have been a two-minute walk took her ten. She opened the door

point. "Do women

Why was he asking her this? Was he

her hands frantically and said, "Absolutely not! If you

her strong reaction, Zane clarified, "I'm not interested

Sasha was even more

be direct since she still did not get

Sasha nodded. "And?"

suggested showing my vulnerable side to her," Zane explained slowly. "I need to know how vulnerable I

then nodded in understanding. "I

Zane finally relaxed.

"But will you really trust my

Annalise. While Zane pondered this dilemma, Sasha suggested, "Why not call Eric in? He can fact-check my advice." Zane studied her for a long moment before