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.

...

building was full of

he possibly have

...

Ever since my divorce, 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 upset you just

I had not given

could wait. I planned to pick out some gifts instead. "I think

he said,

my bag and said cheerfully, "See you

...

Clothing stores occupied the second floor through the

mind

except at

what I

the menswear section on the second floor. I checked the prices

were cheap, but their quality was not the best. They