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.

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

loving me,

without hesitation, and the world around us seemed to vanish when

for allowing me to care

before I could fall, his hand was at my waist, steadying

...

rejection, Jessica racked her brain for a new

company still had a long way to go before it took off.

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

pushed herself

couch, supporting her pregnant

and headed to the kitchen. She ran through Steven's favorite dishes

she hesitated She

to cook it herself just to win him over? Probably not. All that mattered was

her mind, she immediately woke the family chef and had him