The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 278

My voice semained meaty “up, all had to do was explain his side, sd1’d let it go. I thought it wasn’t worth fighting over small things. But when I made mistakes.. “He’d bring them up again and again even after explaining myself and apologizing” 

1 found myself wondering why I had ever fallen for Steven in the first place. 

1 contated thought he was trying to help me avoid making the same mistakes, so I worked hard to fox everything he pointed out. 

“The I realized he just didn’t like me. When he finally caught me making mistakes, he used them as a chance to make things difficult for me.” 

The evening bareze was surprisingly gentle as it brushed against my skin. 

Imused. “I could feel his dislike toward me yet now, he claims he loves me. How can I possibly believe that?” 

My voice stayed jeve. “How can you claim to love someone while constantly trying to make them miserable?” 

Tve never been actually romantically interested in anyone any age“Zane reflected, “but I have Willow: “ppose what I feel for her is like any guardian’s love for their child, right?– 

He continued thoughtfully, “I want to give her the best of everything just to see file. When I find someone I truly love, I imagine it’d feel somewhat similar.” Tagreed. “We must think alike, then.‘ 

Drown in his cal, Steven staande talking n 

halerany. He could not hear what they were saying, but he saw the tenderness in Zane’s eyes and Annalise looking gentle as 

Though there was nothing istinate about their interaction, his chest still tightened painfully. He wished he couldaush up there and tell Zane to stay away from Annalise.

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