The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Portia's gaze instinctively shifted to Zachary when he spoke. She noticed his calm expression when hearing that Steven couldn't have more children.

Portia couldn't help but feel concerned and asked, "Do you hate him?"

Zachary had become comfortable with them and didn't hide his true feelings. "Yes, I do. If he hadn't constantly dragged me along to be with Jessica, I wouldn't have ended up being abandoned by my mom, would I? I'd probably still be living happily with her right now."

He took a deep breath and continued, "So, do you think I shouldn't hate him?"

Harry responded without hesitation, "Of course you should!"

Steven was an adult, yet he involved Zachary in his misdeeds and ended up abandoning his child. Harry felt disgusted just thinking about it. If Steven were his father, he would have beaten him up by now.

Zachary's expression finally softened.

Portia held his hand and said, "I understand how you feel. However, please don't act rashly to get revenge on them. You've already gone down the wrong path before. I hope your life will be more peaceful from now on."

Zachary's face relaxed, and he smiled, saying, "Don't worry. I'm not that foolish, Grandma. I can't waste my time on them. I just want to study hard, earn money, and try to achieve my dreams as soon as possible."

Portia happily asked, "What's your dream?"

Zachary didn't intend to tell anyone. "It's a secret." He was afraid of being mocked if he revealed it.

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I was scrolling through the news when a headline caught my eye, causing me to bolt upright. Zame noticed my sudden movement and looked up. "What's wrong?

I immediately opened the article and held out my phone. "Look at this."

Zane's brow furrowed as he read. "Steven had a vasectomy?"

Zane was familiar with male sterilization. Before meeting Annalise, he'd considered it himself.

Since he wasn't going to marry and only planned to raise Willow, should he get the procedure? It would ensure he couldn't have more children, guaranteeing everything would go to Willow alone. Those thoughts faded after meeting Annalise. noveldrama

"Yeah." I nodded, my mood inexplicably brightening up.

Zane smiled. "This is good news for you. He can't have more children and has severed ties with Zachary. His only hope now is the child in Jessica's womb."

I nodded, smiling. "Exactly. He'll likely become more invested in that child. He might even pin all his hopes on him or her. After Jessica gives birth, we'll tell him the child isn't his."

I could picture Steven's expression in my mind. Frustration and regret.