The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 132

After hanging up the phone, Zane walked over to me. "Can you accompany us there tonight?"

I inclined my head a little. "Of course."

Zane sat down next to me, taking the initiative to talk about Willow's grandparents.

He talked about the past with a tone of reflection. "Ever since Willow's mother passed away, her grandparents have been greatly affected. As such, their health deteriorated."

I wasn't sure how I could comfort him when I said, "Maybe if they spend more time with Willow, they'll get better."

A faint smile crossed Zane's face. "I hope so."

He got up, suggesting, "Let's go have lunch."

We didn't go to the cafeteria at the company today, either. Zane led me to a nearby restaurant and ordered a few dishes. He then remarked, "These are the restaurant's signature dishes."

Since he had worked in the area for years now, he was very familiar with the nearby restaurants.

in a rare, lighthearted mood for once.

lunch as well? What a

the familiar voice of a

finally learned her lesson and no longer sought him out. Nonetheless, she had not given up on him yet. Recently, she had been lingering near the company, hoping to run into Zane so

she was such a high-value woman that Zane would definitely be drawn to her and

Zane completely ignored her.

to me, and she warily sized

was just about

noticed that you've been coming in and out

was indeed the case, so I

piped up, "Does that have anything

Yet, you're getting so close to this woman! Have you ever shown me any respect?" Zane spoke in a much colder voice, "I've already made it clear to you

a response after all her efforts to pursue him. "Then, who do you want to build a relationship with?" Pointing

that she didn't think Zane would reject someone like her and choose a woman with a lower

two steps back as

turned to watch her leave before turning back

ever when he apologized, "Sorry, Anna. I dragged you into this just to make her stop

didn't really mind. "I mean,