The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 64

Chapter 64

Zane brought me to his office, which was pretty spacious. In addition to his desk, there was a wall that was lined with shelves packed

mostly with finance books

Meanwhile, there was a white screen divider that separated an area filled with a set of tables and chairs. The compartment wasn't completely closed off from the rest of the office, but it seemed like it was where Zane took his breaks. He led me over and casually said, "You can sketch here until Willow finishes school."

"Sounds good," I replied

Then, I sat down and opened my laptop before I started sketching my first meeting with Willow. I couldn't help but smile as I created a drawing of her. It was just so comforting to be around her.

Soon enough, I lost track of time. But I finally managed to capture all our special moments together, alongside the sketches I'd done over the last few days. Now that I had finished it, I stretched and prepared to kick back. "Are you done?" a voice called out.

I turned to see Zane standing behind me, and I got up in surprise. "What are you doing here?"

wrap up so quickly,

I was going to ask you to join me, but you looked so into it that I figured I'd wait. Didn't think you'd wrap

Zane explained.

on my laptop-it was already 12:30 pm. I hadn't eaten much that morning, and my stomach was rumbling- Feeling a little embarrassed, I walked

menu signs one

it was filled with a great selection of tasty food. I looked over the one, trying

be cooking at home, rarely ever eating out. It was only after 1

Zane and

and ordered a few dishes, saying, "These are some of their

chef stated the price, Zane automatically paid with his

in the cafeteria

really," Zane said with a smile. "Since I'm not that busy today, I figured

nostalgic. "I used to eat at the school cafeteria, but this is my first time back in since I

didn't have