The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 113

However, Rowena wanted to vent her anger. So, she followed Zane into his office.

"Why are you lounging around my son's workplace?" The hostility in her voice was aimed straight at me.

I had barely set up my laptop when I heard her. Looking up, I answered, "I'm working on illustrations."

Zane knew Rowena was just looking to pick a fight, so he had to stop her. "Mom."

Dissatisfied, she snapped, "What?"

He said firmly, "I need to work."

Clearly, he just wanted her gone.

Rowena shot me a nasty look before storming out.

...

The building was full of empty offices. Why did

possibly have feelings for

...

so good to me. Now that I was paid such a huge bonus, I wanted to get them something to show my appreciation. Noticing my

I had not given Rowena's

to pick out some gifts instead. "I think I'll do

said,

I grabbed my bag and said cheerfully, "See you

...

was huge. Clothing stores occupied the second

had already made up my mind on my way there. Since Zane

at

what I would

second floor. I checked the prices and nearly had a

quality was not the best. They were nothing like