The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 176

Chapter 176 

Since I know where her problems, of course let her mow directly.” 

” directly,” 1 said, looking incredulously at Zane, “Compared to having her ghied to my side all the time. I’d rather hope for 

her to do well in lite 

“Whether it’s in terms of enjoying her career on just life in general, as long as she’s happy, that’s enough for me, 

Zane raised surprised eyebrow, anking doubtfully, “Really?” 

Tierumed his question with one of my own. “What else are you expecting?” 

He fell silent for a while before an 

canswering. “You’re right.” 

Zane had to have lunch with his business partners today. He even asked if I wanted to tag along, but it wouldn’t be convenient for them to discuss business matters with an outsider present, to 1 turned down his offer. 

me felt that it was quite a shame that Annalise wouldn’t be joining him, but he still headed for his appointment alone. 

The meeting place was at a nearby restaurant that mainly served dishes light on the stomach 

Steven hadeviderale artreed some time ap 

When Zane arrived, he was going through the menu. He lacked the warmth be displayed when he was with Annalise, instead erting to his past ley self 

Tame asked cabuh, “Have you decided on what to order?” 

“You’re the guest,” Steven replied, handing him the menu. “Of course, you should be the one to decide” 

Seeing as the person he wanted to see was absent, Steven leaned back in his chat, asking. “Why didn’t Annu 

Zane accepted the T from him, replying, “She doesn’t like this restaurant.” 

“How’s that possible” Steven reacted without even a moment’s thought “hever cooked heavy dishes even when the was at home before.” 

hen, do you thinkin’s because she liked to eat light dishes herself that she kept the flavors mild!” Zine countered. 

Server–pled with yet another question, “Tan’t that the case?” 

Zane shook his head, his cold eyes full of ridicule. “Seriously, who would’ve thought that alter being married to Annalise for so many years, you still don’t understand her at all?” Soven’s expression gradually tuned ugly. “What do you mean by that?” 

Zayn elegantly closed the menu bookdei. 

“I’ve been taking her to eat at different places all this white, but I noticed that her preferences are completely different from what you said. 

She only eats more muld–taining dishes when she’s with children, but when we’re alone, she very much likes to eat really spicy food.” 

He continued steadily. “Thare why I feel bad for her. In the sir years she’s been married to you, she’s been silently dedicating herself to you and your child, yet you’ve never even noticed 

steven’s expression turned darker and darkes, but he was unwi letter than hiqueif 

was unwilling to admit that he had indeed overlocked Annalise a lot. Therefore, he desperately wanted to pro 

prove that Zane wasn’t any 

“Tmay be in the wrong. but you didn’t even bring her along to meet with your business partner, either. Doesn’t that just show that your relationship isn’t that good?” he accused. Zase soodied, replying. “You certainly make it sound as if you two are really close with each other” 

“pelationships are nurtured,” he continued, not at all angry. “As long as I’m willing to put in the effort, she’ll fall forme day. As to you He looked Seven up and down. 

“You’ll get together with Jessica once air pour divors Annalise n‘ 

poing to consider you at all.” 

Sheen still wanted forritet but was interrupted when Zane raised a land to call a waiter over to give her his order.