Chapter 321
Chapter 327
Jessica lowered her head, adopting a pitiful expression. The only has eyes for Annalise now.
Chloe, reassured by Jessica’s submissive tone, exhaled softly and gave a fum cod. “Leave Steven to me, I’ll handle ir ”
Jessica’s face it up in excitement. “Really? Thank you so much, mom!”
After leaving Jessica’s home, Chloe returned to her bedroom and sat down, deep in thought. She needed a plan to convince Steven Steren had always been like this-stubborn to a fault, once he made up his mind, no amount of persuasion could sway him. Realizing she couldn’t handle this alone, she decided it was time to call in support.
After weighing het options, Chloe concluded that Zachary was the key.
As Seven’s only son, Zachary held a special place in Steven’s heart. If Zachary spoke up on Jessica’s behall, Steven would likely relent, at least temporarily. Without hesitation, Chile dialed Zachary’s number.
The phone tang and uang, but no one answered.
Chloe’s face darkened. So, Zachary wasn’t even bothering to answer her calls now, huh?
Chloe was furious and immediately called Steven instead. “What’s wrong with Zachary? Why isn’t he picking up? Is he still mad at me?
Steven retorted, “Mom, did you check the time before calling him?”
Chloe glanced at her phone screen. It was already past UPM.
Steven added pointedly. “He’s a little boy in kindergarten He has to go to bed early and wake up early. Why are you calling him so late?”
Chloe tiered, since calling Zachury was just to talk about Steven anyway, she might as well address it directly now.
“want you to concile with Jessica,” the und without hesitation
Steven sighed, rubbing his temples as the headache set in “I’t do that”
Chiloe’s voice turned cold. “You haven’t even tried. How can you be so sure?
“Mom, I Irved with her for a while,” Steven replied honestly. “She was my first love, my so-called dream girl. I thought being with her would be perfect, like a dream come true. “But reality was different. It didn’t work, and it won’t work now. So, mom, please don’t force me.” Steven deliberately slowed his words to ensure his message was clear.
Bedore Chion could respond, the line went dead. She stared at her phone, stunned by the abrupt end to the conversation.
That ungrateful son of hers had hung up on her, blatantly ignoring her advice.
Lowering herself onto the couch, Chloe sat quietly for a long while, calming her frayed nerves
She had expected Seven to be difficult, but his flat-out refusal still frustrated her.
With a sigh, she rested her head in her hand. If she wanted to persuade Steven, she would have to wait until tomorrow when Zachary was awake. He was her best bet-he would surely help. The next morning, Willow was already up and active.
By the time I reached her bedroom door, she had finished getting ready and was seated on her bed, reciting a speech.
Her delivery was fent, her tone full of emotion.
I leaned again the doorframe, watching her with pride.
Willow had grown up much over the past few months. I still remembered when she would only speak to me and needed encouragement to even talk to Zane.
how, she had not only moved past her parents’ deaths but had also become cheerful and lively. She could communicate with averyone around her, and today, she was preparing to give a public speech Trouldn’t be prouder
When Willow finished
reading, she set down the paper anduan over to
Lover to me. “Mom, how did I do?”
“You were abuzing,” I said without hesitation, my one full of praise.
Willow was used to being complimented, but her chest still putted up like a proud little swan. “Of course I wal
Then, after glancing around to make sure Zane wasn’t nearby, the rugged in her bedroom and whispered, “Mom, do you have some money on your