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?

it would be inappropriate for me

up, and her face instantly darkened. She strode over to me.

me home after dropping off Willow, so

frowned. "Couldn't you catch

know

"You're just distracting Zane from work by hanging around his

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

forgot about me and rushed to Zane instead. "I

caught my eye and signaled me to slip into the office. And I

...

to Rowena while

him, Rowena rushed

out her phone to show pictures. "And they're

flatly, "I'm too busy to

don't care!" Rowena hit the roof. "You're

you're almost 30 years are

a pause, he replied, "I

have kids?"

Rowena nearly choked. She

her fury. "Are

to just live with