The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

However, Zane didn't show up at all. Yelena just couldn't understand why.

...

After dinner, I took Willow with me to pick up Zane. We had barely reached the hotel entrance when he walked out. His usual gentle gaze landed on Willow and me as he asked, "Wasn't it a hassle to come all this way just for me?"

Willow instantly dove into his arms. "Not at all, Daddy! I'm happy as long as I get to see you."

Zane held her close with a fond smile. "Is that so?"

Willow nodded eagerly. After I got into the car, Zane handed Willow over to me. We had barely settled in when Yelena caught up, her eyes red from crying.

"Zane, do you have any idea what just happened to me?" she demanded.

Zane's gaze rested on her. "What?"

her clothes, Yelena said, "I was nearly taken advantage of at the party, and you just stood

puzzled, unsure of what she expected him

handled," he said. "They'll make sure justice is done if your claims are true. But you're

moment to gather her thoughts. "I just wanted

And besides, I don't like unnecessary drama at dinner parties.

He was making it clear—no one would be

the party had already seen the surveillance footage. They knew what had happened. Even if she wanted to argue,

car. Suddenly, her expression twisted in anger, and she jabbed a finger in

sudden outburst caught me off guard. Why was she

came with my daughter to pick up my husband. Is that a

all at once. "You must be the one stopping Zane from helping

not as decent as you make