The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 799

"My friends told me I should always have gifts ready and plan surprises often,"

Zane said.

I felt like I was about to cry when I finally understood what he meant.

When I was with Steven, I put so much into our relationship, but he never seemed

to care. But with Zane, I didn't think about those things as much-yet he noticed

everything.

Tears filled my eyes. I blinked them away, then met Zane's gaze and said slowly,

choosing my words carefully, "Thank you for putting so much effort into keeping

our relationship strong."

Zane pulled me into his arms and gently wiped away my tears. "Why are you

crying?"

I moved back from his embrace and met his eyes. "Because I can tell we're on the

same page about this relationship. But giving gifts too often might cause

misunderstandings, especially if we start expecting surprises all the time.

"There's only so much you can give and only so many surprises to come up with.

I'll be sitting at home waiting for something new, and once you run out of ideas,

turn into

own views on

about romance and loved it when their partners

Others believed that real devotion

companionship.

in the

a strong relationship was built on two people

through when issues popped up,

solution.

gift every now and then could add a little spark

of the day, that wasn't what marriage was really

after hearing

remained silent for a long time before finally

then is fine. Just don't

each word.

it," Zane replied

was only then that I

took

fragrance of roses

warmth

chest.

He could tell

him that all the effort had

realizing it, his voice softened. "There's something else

it."

the rose petals when he said that,

I

you spend so much money?" I

let alone another gift on top