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?"

of my estate will cover my parents' expenses. The rest will be hers. She'll have enough to

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hard to believe anyone could treat Annalise this well. At least, he knew he

intentions gains custody of her,

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every contingency before deciding to

I know you actually mean it? How can I be sure you're not just

е him. Instead, he chuckled softly, his tone light as he replied, "You don't need to take my word for it. Just

were deeply considered, deliberate truths.

this what it meant to truly love someone? To protect and plan

back then when Steven divorced

to say and could only awkwardly hang up the

his desk, Steven slumped down, his hands propping up his face as he stared blankly