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.

on the couch and threw herself into my arms. She batted her eyelashes at

you and Daddy going to have a

glanced at Zane, who fell silent. I was well aware that we were on the same page about starting a family together, but given how awkward he was about it, I reckoned it was best that I

her hair and said slowly, "Honestly, your father and I don't plan

fixed me with a baffled

explaining, "Because we're happy with having you

see the need to have more

look at Zane.

want me to feel burdened by the idea of having a family with him. As such, he took the blame and said, "Tye been so busy these

tell right away that he was making this up. "If you're holding back because you're worried I might become jealous, don't

"You saw how your mother nearly bled out

from Willow's face. After a long while, she nodded.

isn't planning to have more children. As for me, ↓ wouldn't want to put your mon through something she didn't