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 glowing with happiness -because

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

world around us seemed to vanish when our lips

you for allowing me to care for

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

...

racked her brain for a new

Casper's company still had

name. Jessica sighed, pressing a hand to her forehead. It seemed the only thing left to do was try

herself up

couch, supporting her pregnant

through Steven's

hesitated She was too

win him over? Probably

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