The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 238

Chapter 238 

Zachary wiped away his tears. “I didn’t realize how much Mommy cared for me until I lost her.” 

He couldn’t continue. The words caught in his throat, and he feared that if he spoke any more, the tears would come flooding back 

He stood up slowly “Grandma, I’m really tired | think I’ll go to bed na 

A Chloe watched him walk into his bedroom, her expression hardened with anger. 

She couldn’t stand Jessica, who had promised she would treat Zachary well. That prombe was the reason Chloe had upported Jessica Becoming Steven’s wife, replacing Annalise 

As soon as Jessica took her place, she started mistreating Zachary. She completely ignored everything she had promised Chloe. 

Zachary must have been devastated, with his reali 

ther cast aside and now, his stepmother mistreating him 

Chloe stood up slowly. It seemed she would need to have a serious conversation with Jessica the next day. 

The next morning, I didn’t immediately find Willow. Instead, I knocked on. 

His voice came through, “Who is it?” 

“It’s me.” I replied calmly 

When be realized it was me, his tone softened slightly Come in.” 

I hesitated, unsure if I should enter his bedroom. After a moment, I decided to say, “I’ll wait for you on the balcony, I need to talk to you 

“okay,” he responded. 

After getting Zane’s confirmation, I headed to the balcony and sat down on the lounge chair. 

The morning 

g view was especially beautiful. The dew on the leaves bent them, slowly dripping down. 

My mood lifted immediately as I watched the peaceful scenery. 

Zane walked up to me and asked, “What did you want to talk about? 

Tturned to look at him and said, “I was so caught up with work yesterday that there were a lot of things I didn’t clarity with you.“” 

Zane raised an eyebrow “?” 

Treplied. “I think you should find time today to ask Penelope if she’d be willing to help.” 

Yesterday, I had only expressed concin about Penelope not wanting to help and hadn’t offered a solution 

Zane smiled. “No problem”. 

After saying 

he asked a question that had been on his mind, “When do you think it would be a good time to being her grandparents over? 

I thought for a long time before answering, “I think today would be fine.” 

Once we reached an agreement, I went to Willow’s roce and knocked on the door. 

“Willow, “I called. 

Willow’s voice came from inside, “Mommy, you’re late today. My practice is already over. Are you tired?” 

1ouldn’t let Willow know what Zane and I had discussed, so I just nodded. “Yes, a bit.”