The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 260

shadows that shielded the road from the blazing sunlight. 

The Husham Corporation’s area boastedbush greenery. The trees along the main roads were tall and leafy, their branches casting sh The tranquil atmosphere was almost scene 

I turned to Zane, walking bende me “Have you finished all your work? 

Zane, who never liked lying, replied honestly, “Not yet.” 

He hach’t forgotten Milton’s and Dorothy’s advice—to always appear slightly vulnerable around me to keep me concerned for him Casually, he added, “I’m just feeling a bit tired.” 

I sighed somehow regretfully. Too bad I can’t help you much. But this account I’ve set up–once the merchandise starts selling, it might generate a lot of income for me. 

Thad thought long and hard before adding, “If your company ever runs into trouble and can’t stay afloat, you’re welcome to come to me. I’ll take care of you and Willow.” 

Zame was confident his company would never face such a situation, but he hadn’t expected me to think that far ahead. A fleeting, irresponsible thought crossed his mind–it the company really did go bankup, would it bring us closer? 

With a soft laugh, Zane said, “Alright” 

He stepped in front of me, pulling me into a hug, “I’m so lucky to have you” 

I had grown accustomed to these embraces and responded lightly, “As you should be ” 

Meanwhile, Harry picked up Zachary, bringing along a doll he had ordered. When Zachary opened the package and saw the doll resembling Annalise, tears welled up in his eyes. They spilled over in large droplets as he clutched the doll tightly 

He didn’t want Annalise to see him in such a pitiful state, so he quickly wiped his face and said softly, “I never thought I’d have a chance to be with you again, Mommy” 

Though he tried not to cry, the tears wouldn’t stop Hugging the doll tightly, he poured his heart out. “Mommy, do you know how long it’s been since you left mo? I miss you so much!! Harry and Hannah, who witnessed this, couldn’t bear to watch. They turned away, both troubled by the scene. 

How could Annalise be so heartless? How could she abandon her own son completely? 

Sharing a silent glance, they decided they needed to speak with Annalise. Perhaps they could arrange for her to talk to Zachary 

After releasing his pent–up emotions, Zachary felt a bit more at was. Holding the doll close, he said softly, “Mommy, I know I hurt you a lot, but I’ll make it up to you. Please forgive me, 

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At the school gate, Willow and Penelope were having a tearful goodbye. The two little girls were both teary–eyed. 

Willow had only recently started being able to freely with Penelope, and now, they had so much to share. Penelope was just as eager to keep talking 

Both of them turned to look at me. 

Amused, I offered, “How about coming to our house?”