The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 452

"If we aren't suitable, we should just end it. Clinging to a broken thread will only hurt us more deeply."

I smiled as I continued, "I'm serious. Before letting go, we always deceive ourselves, thinking that as long as we hold on, things will turn out fine.

"But in reality, it's only after letting go and embracing a new life that we realize the past that we couldn't part with was actually a torment."

As I spoke, I lowered my gaze to my toes. "I think the biggest difference in me now is that I've become braver."

Suzy, having gone through similar experiences, felt the same way. "Absolutely. During my marriage, I was so hurt when my husband cheated. Yet, people around me kept brainwashing me, saying that it's normal for men to cheat. Some even blamed me, saying it was my fault he strayed."

She stared ahead, her expression calm. "But after the divorce, I finally realized it wasn't my fault. The fault was his. It had nothing to do with me. We just need to be responsible for ourselves. I don't need to worry about others."

In the study, Tinsley couldn't help but feel nervous upon seeing Zane. She kept her head down, unsure of how to begin.

hand, casually tapped his fingers on the desk in front of

"How did you know our company

help you, but I was afraid you'd resent me for interfering too much and feel like you couldn't learn to be independent. So, I never brought it

was something that had always weighed on her

I hate

the company to me back then and gave

even thought that, even if Zane didn't resent her, he wouldn't want to have

really think I'd care about

relief. She

earlier? I've been wanting to collaborate with you but didn't know how to bring it up. was worried you'd

their last interaction had reassured Tinsley that Zane didn't seem to mind, she couldn't shake the worry that he might just be using this

feared he still

discussed company matters with her and

she was in the wrong, so she