The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 800

Even though the diamonds on those earrings weren't big, I accepted them

because it had been so long since Steven had given me anything. I didn't like

them, but I accepted the gesture.

It wasn't until later that I found out those earrings were just a throw-in with the

gemstones he bought for Jessica. It was something she didn't even want.

That realization hit me hard, but I had no choice but to push the pain down. I

couldn't let my unborn child grow up without a father.

Unfortunately, I lost the baby. And after that, there was no reason left to forgive

Steven.

A flicker of hurt crossed my eyes. Back then, I even wondered if I was someone

who didn't deserve nice jewelry. But now, Zane's gift told me otherwise.

Zane asked hesitantly, "Do you like it?"

"I love it," I replied.

I couldn't take my eyes off the diamond. I'd always had a thing for sparkling things

like diamonds or anything clear like emeralds and crystals.

When I'd admired it long enough, I put the necklace back in its box and handed it

too expensive. I think we should be a

money."

haven't given you much since we started dating, not even after

necklace as my way of showing my commitment to you," Zane

plainly.

shook my head.

"Don't worry. I've saved up plenty over

a dent in the company. And even if the company ever

could cover me now. After all,

at least

only then that I accepted it and said,

said, gently ruffling my

going to be tied up

won't have time to

I

once

down!" I said sincerely.

had to do the same. A relationship had to

out sooner or later if he

caught on and smiled.

...

without me listening in, so they stepped

conference room.

Casper a once-over, and

on your mind?"

of Jessica. But now that her

need me anymore," Casper