The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Zane took his chance, adding, "If you had shown a little more kindness and put more effort into making Anna feel loved, she wouldn't have walked away. You wouldn't be drowning in regret and bitterness now."

Steven was left speechless.

Steven felt a crushing weight in his chest. He wanted to argue, to claim that Zane was wrong, but something inside him whispered that Zane's words were spot on.

Annalise had been disappointed in Steven. But if he had just shown a hint of decency and made a real effort for her, she might have reconsidered, especially for Zachary's sake.noveldrama

She would have endured the situation to give Zachary a stable, full childhood.

Steven pursed his lips, unable to find the words.

Zane's voice was measured as he spoke again. "We've got little in common when it comes to anything outside of work. Why don't you call back tomorrow morning? Oro"

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"Oh?" Steven's interest piqued instantly.

"You can just tell me now," Zane said, his tone all business. "I'll pass it on to her."

Steven's fleeting hope quickly turned to disappointment. "I'd rather do I'll reach out to her

BS."

After reflecting on the psychiatrist's advice, he finally realized where he had gone wrong and decided to

offera genuine apology to Annalise.

Upon sensing that Steven had no intention of saying more, Zane didn't press further and simply ended the call.