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."

instantly. Had he noticed her gossiping in the

Zane replied coolly, "Yes."

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

the point. "Do

asking her this? Was he trying to set her up with

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

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

this about?" Sasha was

did

Sasha nodded. "And?"

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 attracted

raised an eyebrow, then

Zane finally relaxed.

you really

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