The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 453

"But you are different. You're my sister. So, I'll be stricter with you," Zane said.

Tinsley knew Zane simply wanted her to approach the projects with a serious attitude. Ideally, he hoped she could learn as much as possible through these projects. That way, even if they stopped collaborating in the future, she would have the skills to pave her path. "No problem," Tinsley replied without hesitation.

Zane handed Tinsley a stack of documents and said, "Take these back and draft the proposals for these projects. Submit them to me, and I'll review them for you." Tinsley eagerly accepted the materials. "Got it."

With Zane's help, she felt it wouldn't be long before she became one of the top professionals in the industry.

Tinsley said with excitement, "Don't worry. I'll do these projects with 200% effort! It's late now. I shall take my leave."

"All right."

Zane watched her leave, then glanced at the time it was already 9.30 pm.

...

After gently coaxing Willow to sleep and carefully stepping out of the bedroom, I saw Zane standing by the study.

still, watching

the balcony.

"Sure."

...

spacious, with a table and two chairs that still left

a glow over Zane and me while the distance remained cloaked in darkness. The only visible illumination came from the streetlights lining the road, stretching endlessly into

sw now

I closed my eyes and listened to the birds chirping. For a moment, the tranquility of this life

I wasn't speaking, Zane took the lead. "You probably haven't met

right. It's my first time seeing

walked over to me. "Don't

normal. You didn't do anything inappropriate.

before taking my hand. His tone was calm as he said, "But if a couple lacks

I suddenly realized how much those six years with Steven had impacted me. For instance, I had become accustomed to guessing

like this. When I asked about the identity

who I talk