The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 561

Steven always came up with many excuses. For instance, they were too far apart.

Annalise didn't know those excuses weren't insurmountable obstacles back then. Steven simply needed a reason to justify walking away.

Steven took a deep breath. The real tragedy was how naive Annalise had been. She truly believed that any problem could be solved if they tried hard enough, so there wasn't a need to break up. And perhaps because they'd been together for so long or because Annalise was so unwaveringly good-Steven eventually fell in love with her.

Unfortunately, Steven didn't realize his feelings. In fact, he made mistakes that hurt her deeply.

Steven suddenly realized that he'd been far too flippant about love all this while.

"Is that so?" he muttered.

"Yeah. You don't need to worry," Zane replied.

However, it grated on Steven to know how kind and attentive Zane was to Annalise because it meant she'd never regret leaving him. It meant that Steven would never have another chance. "Have you ever considered the possibility that you might get into an accident?"

answered, "In that case, two portions of my estate will cover my parents' expenses. The rest will be hers. She'll

so massive it

to believe anyone could treat Annalise this

protect it. If someone with bad intentions gains custody of her,

why I would

can trust

each other, and they'll be fine." .

considered everything and thought of every

Steven asked, "How do I know you actually mean it? How can I be sure you're not just saying

softly, his tone light as he replied, "You

realized Zane wasn't making offhand remarks-they were deeply considered, deliberate

what it meant to truly love someone? To protect and

when

say and

down, his hands propping up his face as he stared blankly