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

people were all about romance and loved

for them. Others believed that real devotion

companionship.

was in the

built

through when issues popped up, and working together on a

solution.

every now and then could add

But at the end of the day, that wasn't what marriage

finally got it after hearing

for a long time before

a gift every now and then is fine. Just don't overdo it," I

each word.

Zane

only then that I

and took

fragrance of roses filled

spreading warmth

chest.

went along with my suggestion. He could tell I really liked his

that all the effort had been worth

even realizing it, his voice softened. "There's

it."

with the rose petals when he said

froze. I turned to

spend so much money?" I

wasn't cheap, let alone another gift on top