The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)
Chapter 302

Chapter 302

Zane watched as Annalise walked away, silently reminding himself to stay patient.

He knew that winning Annalise over would be more challenging than he had anticipated, so he resolved to take things slowly. After all,

er all, she was destined to be his

The isteme desire to possess Annalise ssaged within his dark eyes, but he quickly suppressed in.

All of a sudden, his phone rang, and he answered caually, "Yes"

Rowena hesitated, struggling to find the right words.

"I'm busy." Zane udflatly.

Finally, Rowena saidreluctantly, "I've been thinking things over these past few days Zane, you're an adult with your own views, so I shouldn't interfere too much as a mother." Zane then arched a brow "Did Tinsley talk you into this?" Rowena sounded surprised. "How did you know?"

Zane teplied matter-of-factly, 'Though her workability isn't as exceptional, she's always been open-minded. In this family, she's probably the only one who could reason with you Rowena chuckled awardly but didn't deny it.

Zane continued, "If you want me to forgive you, it's simple. Apologize to Annalise in front of me a long as the forgives you, let it go

Immediately, Rowena's face hardened as she snapped, "No way!"

Then, Timley chimed in, "Mom, in that case, I might as well sell the company."

Rowena deflated instantly, sighing as she replied, "Tine, Fido İL"

Zane's response was as cal and detached as ever. "Good"

When stepped out of my bed in the morning, I saw Willow tiptoring cautiously down the stairs.

She turned around when she heard my footsteps Upon seeing me, she straightened up and put on a serious expression "Mommy, you're not feeling well. You should be testing!" Then, I gratly caressed her little face "Trer since I started eserching, I've been feeling much better Dean even run with

muirnings without any problems."

Willow still seemed unconvinced. Teally?"

Dumiled at her and sincrichy replied, "Of course!

Yet, Willow genuined worried she looked at me and added, "If you feel unwell, remember to stop right away"

Then, she emphasized, "Don't push yourselil

I couldn't help but laugh. "I listen to you, Willow"

Having heard my response, Willow scaled in satisfaction

Zane walked over to us and added his own minder, "Your health is the most important

I hadn't expected Zane to say something like that. "Don't worry, I'm not a child. I undelstand these things." Zane's expression softened with a smile. "Good"

After the run, Lcould feel the fatigue setting in. By the time I finished my workout, I was drenched in sweat

theaded to the bathroom for a quick shower and changed into fresh clothes before I went downstairs to join Zane. Together, we drove Willow to kindergarten Willow used to be inseparable from Penelope. Even if Penelope hadn't arrived at school yet, she would jump out of the car just to wait for her.

Now, it seemed that the protected to stay close to me. It wasn't until she saw Penelope's figure that she reluctantly said goodbye to me and went off to find her.

Willow held Penelope's hand, staring at Zachary in the distance. "He was hospitalized with gastroenteritis yesterday, but he's already back at school" Penelope was equally shocked "He's so dedicated"

Willow made a fum decision work harder than him from now on!"

11 Zachary became even more outstanding people might say Annalise had poor judgment for passing on such a great son an She didn't mind whe people said about her, but she couldn't accept them speaking badly of Annalise. son and ending up with a daughters an