The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 663 I had just hit send on my message when I heard a knock at the door. I scrambled

out of bed and opened it.

Zane stood in the doorway.

Confused, I asked, "What's the matter?"

He pulled me into his arms, his voice trembling with excitement. "I'm just so happy!"

I studied him closely. At that moment, I realized he loved me even more deeply than I had ever imagined.

The memory of Steven came rushing back. When he first agreed to be with me, he looked like he was about to cry.

I had no idea back then that his heart already belonged to someone else. Seeing him so emotional, I told myself I'd give it my all since he loved me that much.

Only later did I learn the truth-those tears weren't for me. They were for the person he truly loved but couldn't have.

nothing like Steven. The cold, distant expression Zane usually wore had melted into an unguarded smile. He was

you for loving me, truly caring about me, and letting me

and the world around us seemed to vanish when

for allowing me to

his hand was at my waist, steadying me. With no room

...

her

agree to date her anytime soon, and Casper's company still had a long way to go before

her for smearing Zachary's name. Jessica sighed, pressing a hand to her forehead. It seemed the only thing left to do was

pushed herself up

couch, supporting her pregnant

kitchen. She ran through Steven's favorite dishes in her

She was

herself just to win him over? Probably not. All that mattered was showing up at his door with something

Jessica made up her mind, she immediately woke the family chef and had him prepare a few