The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 152

"What are you standing there for?" Jessica's tone was harsh.

Back then, Zachary would have felt aggrieved by this, but now, he had already gotten used to it.

He walked out of the school gates with a pout. "You're picking up your son, not me."

Jessica didn't want to lose her composure in front of the other parents. "Can't I pick up both of you?"

"Then, why didn't you pick me up with Cody before?" Zachary retorted. "Now that a driver is picking me up, I don't need to go with you."

Jessica took a deep breath.

But before she collected herself, Zachary had already gotten into his designated car. The car then quickly drove off.

...

Harry saw Jessica's grim expression through the rearview mirror and couldn't help but feel a little afraid. "What will we tell Mr. Pelham when we get back?"

After all, Steven paid him, and Jessica was his partner. Harry feared Jessica would badmouth him in front of Steven, and he might lose his job.

Zachary reassured him, "It's fine. I'll explain to my dad. Don't worry."

Harry still wasn't at ease.

Zachary had no choice but to call Steven in front of him. "Daddy, Mommy Jessie is in a bad mood, and when she came to pick me up, I didn't dare to get in her car. You won't blame me, right?"

Steven said with an indulgent tone, "Don't worry. I won't."

"Great." Zachary looked out the window. "I'll be getting home late today."

Steven asked, "Still following your mom?"

Zachary didn't deny it. "Yeah."

Ever since he realized that Jessica's kindness was all an act, he felt empty inside, as if he had lost someone important.