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.

...

did it hit Rowena. The building was full of empty offices. Why did Zane insist on sharing with

he possibly have

...

he and Willow had been 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 distraction, Zane stopped working and asked, "Is everything okay? Did my mom say anything to

not given Rowena's

hesitating, I decided work could wait. I planned to pick out

said, "Go ahead,

my bag and said cheerfully, "See

...

was huge. Clothing stores occupied the second floor

up my mind on my way there. Since Zane

except at

I

floor. I checked the

were cheap, but their quality was not the best. They were nothing like what Zane