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.

like Steven. The cold, distant expression Zane usually wore had melted into an unguarded smile. He was glowing with happiness -because

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

without hesitation, and the world around us seemed to vanish

for allowing me to care for you," he

at my waist, steadying me. With no room to

...

racked her

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

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

pushed herself up

couch, supporting her pregnant

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

hesitated She was

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

mind, she immediately woke the family chef and had him