The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 217

Chapter 217 

Jessica was certain that only be convincing Steven that she was the nee he loved would he be willing to keep spreeling money on her. 

After much deliberation, she put on a considerate tone and said. 

this place is so far from your office. Consewating bark and forth every day must be exhausting. Thate sering 

E YOU WEAL 

She paused, as if hesitant, then added. “How about this? You 

This arrangement gave Jessica the best of both worlds. She could have a few days of freedon each week withint the need to cater to anyone while still keeping Steven close enough to maintain her influence. It was a win–win situation to her 

“Sound good,” Steven agreed “I’m exhausted I’m going to bed first” 

He had thought that after talking to essica, he’d feel a weight lifted off his chest. But to his surprise, an overwhelming sense of suffocating despair washed over him instead. 

Stumbling, he made his way to the bedroom 

jessica watched him until he disappeared inside. Only then did she sink onto the couch, a faint s 

smile playing on her lips. 

Zachary lay alone in his dick bedroom. The room was silent. He suddenly med Annalise 

Back when she was here, she would read him stories and sing lullabies to help him sleep. When something upset him, she’d patiently coax him into opening up 

Unlike now, every day felt miserable, and there was no one he could turn to. 

Twas soaked his pillow 

He blamed Steven for everything that had happened. As an adult, he couldn’t figure out what he wanted. As it that wasn’t bad enough, he had to mess around with someone else despite being married, which ended up costing Zachary his mother. 

He hated Steven 

Weekend were Howard’s designated rest days for Willow. During these two days, she didn’t have to tram and could fully relax. 

I woke up and glanced at the clock. It was barely past 6:00 am, but I didn’t feel like going back to bed, Quietly. I got some work done until 8:00 am, then went to wake Willow. 

Still proggy, she dragged herself out of bed, freshened up, and practiced speaking in front of the mirror. By the time she was done, she was much more awake. 

She quicidly changed into the pink sportswear she’d carefully picked out the day before and ran over to her two dolls. She explained she’d be out all day and that they should’t miss her too much 

Finally, she grabbed my hand “Let’s go, Mommy!” 

“Alright.” 

Just as we finished getting ready, Zane announced he’d given the entire household stall the day off, so he’d be driving as himself.