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

had their own views

all about romance and

them. Others believed that real

companionship.

in the second

built on two people

when issues popped up, and working together on

solution.

now and then could add

at the end of the day,

finally got it after hearing what I

silent for a long time before

and then is fine. Just don't

each word.

it," Zane

only then that

took in

of roses filled

warmth through

chest.

He could tell

all the effort

voice softened. "There's something

it."

absentmindedly fiddling with the rose petals when he said

I turned

would you spend so

bouquet of roses wasn't cheap, let alone another gift on top