The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 689

Steven replied without hesitation, "Does her name even matter?"

Zane replied with an unmistakable hint of amusement, "Consider this my way of repaying you for the tip-off. Her current name is Annalise."

Steven refused to believe it. "Impossible! Annalise is so gentle and honest. She could never have done those things."

Zane said calmly, "The fact that you'd say that just proves you never truly understood her. If you had spent even a little more time with her back when you were together, you would have realized her gentleness depends on whether she could protect herself."

Steven's mind went blank.

others warmly. However, the moment someone tries to use her or threatens what truly matters to her,

a hint of satisfaction in Zane's voice. "Doesn't all of

know

simply went on, "Even after marrying you, she kept making excuses for your coldness and how you treated her. In the end, you cheated on her, and worse, you and your child hurt

first time, a trace of genuine emotion

Annalise lost faith in you, she walked away without a second thought. There was no pity

should have realized the person being described was her." Zane continued calmly, "That's because you

immediately cut him off.

isn't my first love, how could I have predicted that

to offer her a job? You're obsessed with my

Moreover, shortly after Annalise