The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 209

chapter 209 

The restaurant for lunch was Sasha’s pick. It was a trendy spot heavily advertised on a popular social media platform. 

Before we are, Sasha confidently assured us that all her friends had tried it and raved about her good the food was. When the dishes arrived, the presentation and acoma were impeccable vibrant colors and tantalizing sell 

After the meal, we walked out of the restaurant in silence. 

Zane, expressionless, finally broke it, saying, “I choose the place next time 

Sasha had to admit that while Zane might often come across as an aloof iceberg, hisrestaurant choices were always solid. 

Her picks, however – not so much 

Reluctantly, Sasha surrendered. “Tine.” 

Back at the office, Sasha waved goodie. 

As I watched her bounce away, my spirits were lifted as well 

Zane walked beside me, matching my pace. 

When I saw a man standing at the office door, may steps faltered 

Steven looked up. Noticing me, he took the initiative to approach. 

“don’t have anything to discuss with you,” I replied firmly. 

“We need to talk” 

His eyes landed on the roses I was holding His expression grew noticeably tense. “I just have a few questions” 

After a moment’s thought, I handed the roses to Zane. “Can you put these on my desk?” 

I sat across from Steven at a cal. He had ordered coffee, while I opted for watermelon juice 

Steven didn’t rush to speak, and I had no intention of urging him I sipped my drink slowly. The juice was excellent not overly sweet, yet incredibly refreshing 

I made a mental note to being Willow here on Saturday to by this watermelon juice She’d probably love it. 

Finally, Steven broke the silence. “What do you think of how I treated you?” 

“Not great,” I replied without hesitation. “Before Jessica came back, you were indifferent. After she returned, your treatment of me could only be described as awful.” 

1 said it all calmly, without a trace of anger 

Steven continued asking, “Do you think I loved you?” He was feeling completely lost and desperately wanted a satisfying answer from me. 

I thought for a while before answering, “At first, I thought you must have loved me. Otherwise, why would you stay with me for six years?” Steven’s mood instantly lifted the moment he got the answer he was looking for.