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.

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

his face between my hands. "Thank you for loving me, truly caring about me,

without hesitation, and the world around

allowing me to care for you," he

legs faltered, but before I could fall, his hand was at my waist, steadying me. With no room to back away, he kissed

...

Zane's rejection, Jessica racked her brain for

her anytime soon, and Casper's company still had a long way to go before it took off. That left her with one choice

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

pushed herself

couch, supporting her pregnant

She ran through Steven's favorite dishes in her mind,

hesitated She

Probably not. All that

made up her mind, she immediately woke the