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?

wrong with Zachary? Why isn't he picking up? Is

retorted, "Mom, did you check the time before

screen. It was already

little boy in kindergarten He has to go to bed early and wake up early.

just to talk about Steven anyway, she might as

with Jessica,"

his temples as the headache set in

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

her for a while," Steven replied honestly. "She was my first love, my so-called dream girl. I thought being with her would be perfect, like a dream come true. "But reality was different. It didn't work, and it won't work now. So, mom, please don't force me." Steven deliberately slowed his words to ensure his message

could respond, the line went dead. She stared at her phone,

had hung

Chloe sat quietly for a long

difficult, but

sigh, she rested her head in her hand. If she wanted to persuade Steven, she would have to wait until tomorrow when Zachary was awake. He was her best bet-he would surely help. The next

the time I reached her bedroom door, she had finished getting

was fent, her tone full of

the doorframe,