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."

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

Zane replied coolly, "Yes."

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

got straight to the point. "Do women

up in disbelief. Why was he asking her this? Was

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

clarified, "I'm not interested in meddling in

this about?" Sasha was even

did

Sasha nodded. "And?"

her," Zane explained slowly. "I need to know how vulnerable I can

then nodded

Zane finally relaxed.

asked, "But will you

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