The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 179

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Chapter 179 

Chapter 179 

Zachary didn’t argue back initead, he simply said, “but if I don’t go see her, it feels like there’s this empty space inside me.…….. 

Worried that he might forget Later, Tachary took the initiative and said, “Maler se je dop me off at ticamdina’s place tonight.” 

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Exchany explained, instantly distracted from bis tears, “Think about it–Cody picked on Willow, and I helped Willow out. Cody felt wronged, so he’ll definitely tell his mother what happened. If I go home, 1’de walking right lauta a trap, right!” 

Harry nodded thoughtfully. “You’re right.” 

fast as Zachary predicted, Cody wasted no time telling Jessica what happened at school i 

Jessica had noticed Cole’s this expression on the way home, but she hadn’t known why. After heating Cody’s story, her anger flared. 

Someone dared mess with Cody? Did they think she would do nothing! 

Het expection dakened as she made a plan to coax Zachary home and then give him a good talking to She called lain, pretended she didn’t low anything, and said, “Why aren’t you home 

Zachary already knew why beszka called him, but he played along “Ive been getting home late tot days, and you never cared, What’s so special about tonight?” 

Jessica’s voice didn’t waiver as she lied. “Your father said he’d all four of us to spend some time together. You know, ds something fun as a family.” “You guys go ahead.” Zachary replied, unfazed. “I’ve got ti 

things to take care of.” 

Jessica stared at the phone indisbelief as the call ended. She early smashed into the ground in frustration 

Just then, the front door swung open, and Steven walked into the living room. 

Jessica muppressed her anger as she witched gears and softened her voice. “Steven 

It Zachary wouldn’t listen to her, he would surely listen to his father, right? 

Shed the details as she went 

Jessica hoped Steven would be able to comince Zachary to come back, so she recounted Cody’s story to him. Sho even rant Frustrated, she said, “Can you believe Zachary? Instead of sticking up for his own brother at school, he skleid with one else!” Seven didn’t reply immediately, and Jessica gradually calmed down. 

Finally, he said. “This is the second time Cody’s been picking on a girl in kindergarten, right?” 

Jesuira’s heart mark. 

jueves continued. “Asus mother, you know Cody’s behavior isn’t right. Instead of guiding bil odabetter, you’re blaming the person who stopped him? jessica……” 

Jessica didn’t want a lecture. She cut him off and raised her voice, know you’re right, but Cody is just a kid! He’s being alienated by his classmates because of Willow. It’s not like he actually did anything to her. He just said a few harsh things. Tut’s all is that really so bad?” 

Steven locked at jessica and didn’t reply. 

Jessica knew perfectly well that Cody was acting i Iway to defendben, which made it hard for her to see his behaving as wrong