The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 343

Zane had always been confident when it came to work.

From the company's future development to the year they should restructure, he always had a plan.

From how each project should proceed to the goals to achieve at every stage, he had everything figured out in his mind.

But today, it seemed that all the qualities he prided himself on had lost their effect. He could only wait for my answer.

I thought for a long time before I said, "If you really consider marrying me, then no matter how outstanding the women around you are in the next few years, you can't be moved.

"You must choose me, unwaveringly. I don't want a man I treat like a husband to be flirting with other women. Can you accept that?"

Zane replied with unprecedented seriousness. "Of course I can."

I didn't respond.

Then, he continued, "I've been single up until now, and I've met many women. Though some of them are quite excellent, I've never been moved by any of them. I've never thought of spending my life with anyone as well."

In his heart, Zane quietly added, "Except for Anna."

I tentatively asked, "How about we try dating first? Once we're sure we're a good fit for each other, we can think about marriage."

What if it didn't work out? Would we part ways, then?

I had always felt that Zane would make a great partner, and I also wanted to experience what it would be like to have a normal boyfriend.

Zane couldn't stop smiling as he replied, "Sure."

In fact, he regretted how he phrased his request. Had he known, he would have given a more definite timeline. That way, he would have known exactly when I would become his wife.

I watched him smile happily and then looked away. Only recently did I realize that telling him it was a fake relationship wasn't much different from being in a real one.

We held hands, hugged and kissed. We had done everything couples do.