The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 573

Milton stood on the balcony and looked at Zane. "How's your relationship with Annalise going?"

Zane thought carefully for a moment before answering, "Very good."

Milton smiled and said, "While we take Willow out to play, you should use this opportunity to improve your relationship with Annalise. Both of you would usually focus on the child, and you don't have time alone. You can't even have a proper conversation."

Zane shook his head and replied, "No. We're often alone together at the company too."

"It's not the same," Milton said without explaining how it differed.

When Milton heard Willow's voice, he quickly responded, "Okay, I'm coming!"

Then he patted Zane's shoulder and said, "Trust me."

Zane looked at Milton in confusion, not understanding what he meant. However, he replied, "Okay."

Milton left the balcony, went to the bedroom to grab his suitcase, and left with Dorothy and Willow.

…

Only Zane and I remained in the huge living room.

Suddenly, Zane felt the atmosphere had indeed subtly shifted—it seemed he could do whatever he pleased now.

He approached me and said, "Finally, we have some time alone."

"I have a lot of work piled up these past few days," I replied, aware of Zane's thoughts.

It would only accumulate if I didn't catch up on work soon. "I need to work now."