The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 327

Chapter 327

Jessica lowered her head, adopting a pitiful expression. The only has eyes for Annalise now.

Chloe, reassured by Jessica's submissive tone, exhaled softly and gave a fum cod. "Leave Steven to me, I'll handle ir "

Jessica's face it up in excitement. "Really? Thank you so much, mom!"

After leaving Jessica's home, Chloe returned to her bedroom and sat down, deep in thought. She needed a plan to convince Steven Steren had always been like this-stubborn to a fault, once he made up his mind, no amount of persuasion could sway him. Realizing she couldn't handle this alone, she decided it was time to call in support.

After weighing het options, Chloe concluded that Zachary was the key.

As Seven's only son, Zachary held a special place in Steven's heart. If Zachary spoke up on Jessica's behall, Steven would likely relent, at least temporarily. Without hesitation, Chile dialed Zachary's number.

The phone tang and uang, but no one answered.

Chloe's face darkened. So, Zachary wasn't even bothering to answer her calls now, huh?

Zachary? Why isn't he picking up? Is he still mad

you check the time

glanced at her phone screen. It was

pointedly. "He's a little boy in kindergarten He has to go to bed early and wake up early. Why are

about Steven anyway, she might as well address it directly

to concile with Jessica," the und without

as the

cold. "You haven't even tried. How can you

I thought being with her would be perfect, like a dream

the line went dead. She stared at her phone, stunned by the abrupt end

son of hers had hung up

onto the couch, Chloe sat quietly for a long while, calming

Seven to be difficult,

to wait until tomorrow when Zachary was awake. He was her best bet-he would surely help. The next

I reached her bedroom door, she had finished getting ready and was seated on her bed, reciting a

was fent, her tone full

doorframe,