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 into the office

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

take me home after dropping off Willow, so he brought me

you catch a

not know how to

look, she continued, "You're just distracting Zane from

he reached the floor. His cool voice cut in, "If you have something to

rushed to Zane instead. "I found some lovely

eye and signaled me to slip into the office. And

...

attention back to Rowena

convince him, Rowena rushed on, "They can

pulled out her phone to show pictures. "And

flatly, "I'm too busy to

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

pleaded, "Zane, you're almost 30 years

a pause, he replied, "I don't plan to

and have

Rowena nearly choked. She

fury.

to just live