The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 112

Steven was upset when Jessica did not answer him. He pressed, "Well?"

"Fine," Jessica muttered. Wanting to change the subject, she added, "Don't forget about tonight's party."

Steven's friend would be hosting the party. Truth be told, Steven could use the distraction, as his mood had been off lately.

Lightening up at the thought of hanging with his friends, he asked, "Are you coming?"

Jessica shook her head before touching her belly. "No. Now that I'm pregnant, too much excitement probably isn't good for the baby right now. You should go and have fun." Steven said warmly, "Take care of yourself, then."

Jessica chuckled. "Such a worrywart! You'll only be out for a few hours."

Even though she was just after his money, his concern still gave her butterflies. "I'll be okay. I promise."

He was still concerned for her. "Call me if you need anything."

She nodded. "Okay."

Zane got held up in the parking garage by Eric, who said he had urgent business matters to discuss. So, I headed up alone.

Stepping off the elevator, I spotted Rowena waiting by the office. What was she doing here? Did she want to talk to Zane?

inappropriate for me to head

Rowena looked up, and her face instantly darkened. She strode over to me. "What's a nanny like you doing here? Shouldn't you be

Huxham didn't have time to take me home after dropping off Willow, so he brought me to

you catch a cab,

did not know how to

a disgusted look, she continued, "You're just distracting Zane from work by hanging around

heard Rowena trying to cause me trouble again just as he reached the floor. His cool voice cut in, "If

and rushed to Zane instead. "I found some lovely girls for

to slip into the office. And

...

back to

convince him, Rowena rushed on, "They can all accept

her phone to show pictures. "And they're gorgeous,

"I'm too busy

Rowena hit the roof.

she pleaded, "Zane, you're almost 30 years are you

he replied, "I don't plan to have

have kids?"

Rowena nearly choked. She

fury. "Are

just live with