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.

a rare, lighthearted mood for once. So,

here for lunch as well?

familiar voice of a woman, I

her lesson and no longer sought him out. Nonetheless, she had not given up on him yet. Recently, she

woman that Zane would definitely be drawn

Zane completely ignored her.

gaze shifted to me, and she warily sized me up. "Who are

just about to

that you've been coming in

the case, so I didn't deny

that have anything to

course it does!" Sasha snapped without hesitation. "Zane, I'm currently pursuing you. Yet, you're getting so close to this woman! Have you ever shown me any respect?" Zane spoke in a much

"Then, who do you want to build a relationship with?" Pointing at me, she questioned, "Her?"

she didn't think Zane would reject someone like her

took two steps back as

leave before turning

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

didn't really mind. "I mean, you weren't