The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 764

Steven followed Zachary into the bedroom, only to freeze in place the moment he stepped inside.

The walls were completely covered with photos of Annalise.

On the desk, a small robot suddenly spoke in Annalise's signature gentle voice. "Welcome home, my

dear son."

Steven stared in disbelief. Zachary, seated in front of the robot, smiled and responded, "Yes, Mom. I'm home."

"Welcome back." Annalise's voice sounded soothing.

Zachary continued, "But we have an unwelcome guest today."

The robot offered a solution in the same warm voice, "Should we call someone else over to get rid of

him?"

Zachary looked at Steven.

He had managed to endure his longing for Annalise through the robot and the countless photos surrounding him, but what about Steven?

When he saw Steven staring at his treasured robot, Zachary's expression darkened. "Did you hear that? You're not welcome here. Leave."

frozen for a moment before finally asking,

expression

his gaze, shifting his focus to Zachary instead. Initially, he was shocked, as he had no idea where Zachary had

guarded it sent a

did Steven realize that Zachary's condition was worse than

seriously, "Zachary, I think

at that. "And in what capacity do you want

replied, "As your

clear a long time ago that you're not my father

other identity to use? If not,

Zachary didn't

him. But then, something in Steven's gaze

and he lost interest in continuing

do. I don't have time for

moment, the robot's voice chimed in, puzzled, "Sweetheart, you don't sound very

aggrieved. "A little. But

Steven silently observed their

for a brief moment, he thought maybe having a robot like this wouldn't be so bad. It wouldn't change the fact that

a mess, but at least it could ease the loneliness

Annalise's absence.

you give me

Zachary refused without