The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 213

Chapter 213 

Penelope stared at me, her eyes full of hope. “Can 

“Of course,” I replied 

Acar came to a stop not far from the vill 

Zachary was in the car. Hannah was also with him, seriously giving him a lesson 

Zachary glanced toward the villa, then returned his focus to the lesson 

For some reason, being near Annalise’s house gave him a sense of peace. It felt as if she were close by, even if she wasn’t. 

He decided that from now on, he would learn whatever Willow learned. He convinced himself that this was part of the plan Annalise had made for him. As a well–behaved child, of course, he would study hard and not disappoint her. 

The coveted a lot. Zachary was quick to grasp everything Hannah was very pleased and wanted to continue teaching him. 

Then, came the sound of knocking on the cat window. 

Zachary turned to see Steven standing outside. He opened the car door, stepped out, and told Harry, “Take Ms. Ludwig home.” 

Harry nodded, replying. “Okay.” 

Zachary added, “Don’t forget to come back and pick me up” 

“Sure” 

Zachary watched as they drove off. He then turned and walked over to Steven. “Why are you here, Badly?” ⠀ 

Steven didn’t have the answer to that question, either. All he knew was that he had drunk a lot, and his mind was oddly clear. He felt as though his heart had been emptied out, and he was desperately lonely. He needed to be close to Annalise to feel better. 

As Steven leaned against the cat, he said, “I want to ask you something. 

“What is it?” Zachary asked. 

“Do you think I love your mother 

His friends said he didn’t love Annalise. He didn’t believe them 

Annalise herself said he didn’t love her, but he couldn’t accept that either. 

The only person he trusted was Zachary 

Zachary hadn’t expected Steven to ask him such a question. He lowered his head, not wanting Steven to see the mockery in his eyes. 

He didn’t plan to tell Steven the truth. “When you like someone, you should want to be with them all the time. But didn’t you kick Mommy out of the house for Jessica?” 

Zachary composed himself before litting his head. “That’s why I think you don’t as ally love Mommy