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?

be inappropriate for me to head into

She strode over to me.

Huxham didn't have time to take me home after

you catch

know how

distracting Zane from work by

trying to cause me trouble again just as he reached the floor. His cool

instead. "I found some lovely girls for you to

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

...

turned his attention back to Rowena

him, Rowena rushed

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

"I'm too busy to date

care!" Rowena hit the roof. "You're making time

so she pleaded, "Zane, you're

pause, he replied, "I don't plan

have

Rowena nearly choked. She

her fury.

just live