The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 424

After giving it a long thought, I said, "I once married the wrong person, and I know too well the consequences of that. But now that I recall it, it does feel like a necessary part of my life. After all, it was those experiences that made me who I am now.

"So, my thought is—as long as she is physically safe, I would respect her opinion. After all, life is only going to last for a few fleeting decades… It would be boring to live under the protection of her parents, wouldn't it?"

In a serious tone, I added, "I just hope that she can live freely."

Zane didn't answer immediately. Instead, he pondered on what I said. After a long time, Zane looked at me and asked, "Don't you regret it?"

In case I didn't understand what he was referring to, Zane added, "Marrying Steven?"

"I don't regret it. After all, he was all I thought about at that time," I said calmly.

"After devoting all my love and being let down… I finally realized that I was not living for anyone else but myself."

Zane laughed after he heard that and said, "You're right, Anna. I suddenly realized that as Willow grows older, I should gradually let go, too. I should let her face the world alone unless she needs my help."

Before I could say anything, Zane's phone rang. He took out his phone.

After noticing the serious expression on his face, I whispered, "I'll go upstairs, then?"

Zane didn't want to waste my time, so he nodded and said, "Yeah, go on."

As Zane watched me walk away, he answered the call. "Hello?"