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?

furious and immediately called Steven instead. "What's wrong with Zachary? Why isn't he

you check the

phone screen. It was already past

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

since calling Zachury was just to talk about Steven anyway, she might

you to concile with Jessica,"

the headache set in

cold. "You haven't even tried.

a dream come true. "But reality was different. It didn't work, and

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

ungrateful son of hers had hung up on her, blatantly

sat quietly

to be difficult, but his

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

her bedroom door, she had finished getting ready and was seated

was fent, her tone full of

doorframe, watching her