The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 719

Zane set his bouquet on the passenger seat and fastened his seatbelt. Glancing over his shoulder at the backseat, he asked Willow, "Where to?"

Willow replied without hesitation, "It's your big day today. Let's celebrate with the rest of the family over dinner."

She was at that age where she loved parties, and Zane didn't want to disappoint her. As such, he looked to me for affirmation.

I nodded and said, "Let's go, then."

Zane made a reservation at the restaurant before calling the rest of the family. Only then did we head toward the restaurant.

We were familiar with our dinner guests and bonded over casual, unpretentious conversation. The atmosphere in the private dining lounge was lively, and everyone was smiling.

It wasn't long before the food arrived. Zane had made sure to order several house specialties, all of which were delicious. After dinner, the crowd dispersed.

as I sat on the couch and threw herself into my arms. She batted her eyelashes at me, and

Daddy going to have a

aware that we were on the same page about starting a family

said slowly, "Honestly, your

fixed me with a baffled look. "But

continued stroking her hair, explaining, "Because we're happy

the

look at

knew about my condition, but he didn't want me to feel burdened by the idea of having a family with him. As such, he took

could tell right away that he was making this up. "If you're holding back because you're worried I might become jealous, don't worry! I love you both, and I'm

pinched her cheek lovingly and said matter-of-factly, "You saw how your mother nearly bled out after she fell

face. After a long while,

gotten over the incident yet, and she probably isn't planning to have more children. As for me, ↓