The Unveiled Rose novel Chapter 312

"I'm Annalise's friend!" Sasha declared proudly as she puffed up her chest. "Her business is my business! I'll stand up for her If you make her unhappy!"

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When Zane noticed me, he quickened his pace before stopping in front of me. Then, he took my hand and acted every bit the concerned lover. "What's wrong?"

"First, Jessica came to harass me, then Steven showed up claiming our relationship isn't real," I complained.

Zane relaxed upon seeing it wasn't anything serious. "Don't worry, they'll believe it eventually."

As he spoke, he pulled me into his embrace. I looked up at him in surprise, while he whispered and explained, "Let's show your ex how happy we are."

Hearing that, I hugged him back while hiding my smile against his chest.

Confused, he asked, "What's so funny?"

"I'm just thinking that this is quite interesting..." I admitted, "We're really committed to this act."

Zane's arms tightened unconsciously. "Otherwise, Steven will keep doubting us and finding excuses to bother you."

I agreed, "True enough."

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Not knowing many people at the event, Sasha headed toward Annalise after warning Steven.

"What's inappropriate about it?" I shot back, "We're alone here, and how we show affection is our business. It's not affecting anyone. Why are you even here?"

Steven was stumped. Though the event was crowded, everyone was in the front garden, and only the three of them were in the back garden.

After thinking hard, he tried to argue, "Don't you think you're moving too fast?"

"Compared to you, we're still taking our time." I released Zane to face Steven. "After all, you got Jessica pregnant while we were still married. Meanwhile, Zane and I are just holding hands and hugging.

"How can you possibly call us fast compared to you two?"

Steven felt the logic but tried to argue anyway, "You're a woman—you can't compare yourself to me!"