The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 323

Chapter 323 

Zane would certainly give Jessica a dew more glances. Over time, she believed she could push Annalise out of the picture and become Zane’s lover 

“I don’t know, Steven replied honestly, 

tone carrying a weight of sadness. “She was the one who pursued me. 

“After we got together, she was kind, and she treated me even better. She never fussed about celebrating holidays or expecting surprises. If I told her I was too busy with work or claimed just didn’t understand those things as being a straight guy, she’d forgive me without question. 

“she’d then take care of everything in my life with meticulous thought.” 

Steven’s voice faltered as he spoke about his past with Armalise. A dull ache swelled in his chest, malding it hard to breathe. 

Jessica, listening to his words, nearly rolled her eyes. What he described could be seen as having a wife–but more accurately, it sounded like having a free domestic mald. No wonder Annalise had decisively and unflinchingly let go of him when she left she had absolutely no regrets 

Seven contimed, “So all know in that she used to love me and Zachary more than anything 

Willow and Penelope played energetically upstairs until 8:30PM, finally stepping when they were both exhausted. 

Tenelope looked longingly at Willow’s toy house. “It’s getting late. I should head home now,” Penelope said eluctantly. “If I don’t, my mom will miss me.” 

Willow grabbed Penelope’s hand. “Then I’ll walk you out.” 

Milton and Docothy, having spent much of the day with the children, stayed home to rest. It was Zane and I who drove Penelope back home. 

The two little girls had endless things to talk abour, their excited chatter fing the car with lively noise. I leaned back in my seat, watching them with a smile. 

Zane, seated in the driver’s seat, kept his focus on the road. 

When we arrived at Penelope’s neighborhood, Zane parked the car by the gate. Penelope stepped out, and Willow walked alongside her, while Zane and I followed behind. 

We took the elevator to Suzy’s apartment. But as soon as we stepped out onto her floor, we noticed her apartment door wide open. 

Zane and exchanged a glance, both of us instantly alert. 

Zane stepped forward, shielding me and the children as he entered the apartment. From the living room, we heard Liam’s menacing voice: “So what if the kid wants to stay with you? You still owe me child support, or you’re not leaving here alive!” 

Suzy’s voice, trembling with anger, shot back “Why should I? When we divorced, we agreed you’d take care of Penelope. I walked away with nothing, not even a share of what belonged to our child And yet, how have you treated her? 

“I’ve already been generous enough to take her back and not demanding what’s rightfully hers. And you still dare ask me for money? Keep dreaming!” 

“You’ll regret this!”” Liam maled, his voice laced with venom. “Don’t blame for what happens next!” 

Before Liam could act, Zane kicked the door open. The sharp bang started everyone Zastrode in his expression cold and unyielding. He immediately spotted Suzy tied up and Liam charging toward her with raised fiste 

Zane Wasted to