The Unveiled Rose

Zachary reluctantly pretended that Annalise was just here to see him off.

I didn't bring anything for my mother because she was getting older, and I wasn't sure if she would like what I bought.

After thinking it over, I decided just to transfer her ten thousand dollars.

She sent me a question mark in response.

Seeing that, I couldn't help but smile as I knocked on the door.

My mother's voice came from inside, lively and cheerful. "Who's there?"Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

She opened the door and, upon seeing me standing there, asked, "You finally decided to come back?"

As she spoke, she moved aside to let me in.

"Mm," I answered as I walked into the living room.

Zane followed behind and sat down beside me.

My mother looked at Zane in confusion, but seeing my calm expression, she said nothing.

She had more important things to focus on.

She held my hand and asked, "The last time you came, you said you wanted to divorce Steven.

"I've been busy lately and hadn't time to check in on you. Tell me, how are things going with you two?"

She had always been against me getting a divorce.

I was very clear about that.

However, I still decided to be honest and said with my head lowered, "I've divorced."

My mother became furious and slapped my arm. "Are you stupid? Divorcing now just makes space for the mistress!"

I didn't say a word.

"I don't care." Her tone was stern. "You have to figure out a way to reconcile with Steven!

"By the way, is Zachary with you now?

"As someone who's been through it, I know very well that sometimes men can be heartless. They don't care when a wife says no. But the child is his own flesh and blood. He won't abandon him. "You have to hold onto the child. Only then will he consider reconciling with you for the child's sake.

"Otherwise, he won't even pay attention to you."

My mother was trying her best to give me advice, but I wasn't interested at all. "I didn't want Zachary. I just want to put the past behind me completely." "You're trying to get under my skin, right?" My mother became even angrier. "After leaving Steven, who else could provide you with such a good life?" To her, a woman couldn't live without a man.

My voice was soft but firm. "I'll do it myself. Mom, I have a job now, and I also have a side job. I make a lot of money every month.

"My salary is high, and the side job has great prospects. This month, after taxes, I'll take home over 200 thousand dollars.

"Next month, after taxes, I'll make at least 400 thousand dollars."

All of my mother's anger seemed to vanish when she heard about my income. She hadn't expected that I could make so much money.

She reluctantly accepted that I no longer needed a man.

But she still asked with doubt, "You're not lying to me, are you?"

I nodded. "Yeah. Mom, my plan now is to earn enough to support both of us in our old age. So, the money I transferred to you isn't a lot. Don't complain."

My mother shook her head. "You should keep the money for yourself. I can support myself now. There is no need for you to worry.

"Right now, all I care about is Zachary. After you left him with Steven, are you really not going to care for him anymore?"

I didn't deny it. I just said, "He wants Jessica to be his mother, so I'll respect that."

My mother took a deep breath, clearly disappointed in me. She stared at me long before saying, "Go back now."

I knew she needed time to calm down, so I didn't force her.

I stood up and left, and Zane followed me out.

Rowena sat alone in the living room, struggling with her thoughts. After a while, she dialed Zachary's number. "Kid, are you free tonight?" Zachary still liked her a lot. "Hmm?"

"Grandma misses you." Her old yet gentle voice was full of warmth. "Why don't you come over to my place after school?"