The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 239

After breakfast, I dropped Willow off at school. A sense of relief washed over me as I watched her happily run toward Penelope.

Zane and I returned to the office. As soon as I sat down, I received a call from Rowena.

"Come downstairs," she said.

I was confused. "Huh?"

Rowena sounded impatient as she said, "I need to talk to you."

Since she was Willow's grandmother and Zane's mother, I figured she might want to discuss something related to either of them, so I didn't refuse. "Okay."

We met at a local tea house not far from Huxham Corporation. Rowena ordered a pot of Earl Grey tea, poured herself a cup, and politely poured me one when she saw me approach. She got straight to the point. "Do you know why my son still isn't married?"

I shook my head.

Rowena seemed pleased with my response. "When he was in school, there was a girl he secretly liked..."

help but wonder why she was suddenly bringing up Zane's past love life, especially since she had always

I was listening attentively, Rowena continued with more enthusiasm, "Unfortunately, they didn't end

that Rowena was implying Zane

were so happy together, why

a sip of my tea, then looked

seemed puzzled. "Aren't

should I be upset? Should I sympathize with Zane's past

frowned. "Don't you

caught off guard by the question. "He's a good guy, but that doesn't mean everyone has

I suddenly realized what Rowena might be trying to do-she probably thought I

but laugh at the

Rowena fell silent.

...

off to school, Chloe made a special trip

Chloe, she excitedly went over to greet her and affectionately

Chloe was to Steven, so