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,

but you looked so into it that I figured I'd wait. Didn't think

Zane explained.

I hadn't eaten much that morning,

menu signs

second floor was huge, and it was filled with a great selection of tasty food. I looked over the one, trying to decide

would be cooking at home, rarely ever eating out. It was only after 1 became Willow's mom that I started dining out

I turned to Zane

me to the sauté station and ordered a few dishes,

stated the price, Zane automatically paid with

you eat in the cafeteria

busy today, I figured I'd bring you here and

at the school cafeteria, but this is my first time back in since I started

I didn't have much