The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

"I wanted to focus on making money," I said.

Yelena sneered, "Do you think I believe you?"

"I don't care if you believe it." With that, I hung up the phone without hesitation.

Yelena stared at the phone screen, utterly speechless.

At that moment, Otis pushed open the door and walked in. "What did she just say to you?"

Yelena glanced at Otis and replied, "She said she can't be bothered with you right now."

Otis didn't seem to mind at all, saying, "She knows everything I've done. It would be strange if she could forgive me."

Yelena felt slightly less resentful at that. She asked, "So, what should we do next?"

Otis replied calmly, "Do you know how Annalise managed to marry Zane back then?"

Yelena shook her head. She had spent all her time hanging out with friends and never had the time or interest to think about such things.

was because of

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"Willow wanted a mother, so Zane invited Annalise to his home to be her mother. Later, as they spent more time together, Willow grew especially fond of her new mother. Zane saw how well Annalise treated Willow, and that's why he was willing to take their

fell silent, deep in

you really want Zane to treat you

agreeing with his reasoning. "So, what should

smiled and said, "I've already arranged for you to work

to do is get close to her while you're working there. Make her like you, and

Yelena nodded. "I understand."

faded. Although he still hoped for a chance to reconcile with. Annalise, he knew he had already

Annalise found out about this

ruin her reputation. Ideally, I'll make both Willow and

instantly felt moved by his willingness to go to such lengths

the shoulder and said, "When you become

forget your kindness,"

with her reply.

a sheet mask

her, casually eating