The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 573

Milton stood on the balcony and looked at Zane. "How's your relationship with Annalise going?"

Zane thought carefully for a moment before answering, "Very good."

Milton smiled and said, "While we take Willow out to play, you should use this opportunity to improve your relationship with Annalise. Both of you would usually focus on the child, and you don't have time alone. You can't even have a proper conversation." Zane shook his head and replied, "No. We're often alone together at the company too."

"It's not the same," Milton said without explaining how it differed.

When Milton heard Willow's voice, he quickly responded, "Okay, I'm coming!"

Then he patted Zane's shoulder and said, "Trust me."

Zane looked at Milton in confusion, not understanding what he meant. However, he replied, "Okay."

Milton left the balcony, went to the bedroom to grab his suitcase, and left with Dorothy and Willow.

...

I remained in the huge

had indeed subtly shifted-it seemed he could do whatever

said, "Finally, we have some time

work piled up these past few days," I replied,

accumulate if I didn't catch up on work soon. "I need to

Zane's face, but he didn't stop

I turned

retreating figure, devoid of any lingering hesitation. He wanted to

in the end, he

everyone wanted to finish quickly.

whatever she

it wouldn't be right if he became

...

his house, surrounded by silence broken only by the clinking of empty bottles

Try as he

caressing his face. She whispered, "Have you been drinking again?" Even knowing she was just a

and rose.