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.

...

Only after leaving Huxham Corporation did it hit Rowena. The building was full of empty offices. Why did Zane insist on sharing with Annalise?

Could he possibly have feelings for her?

...

I glanced between my screen and Zane. 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 now?"

"It's not that." I had not given Rowena's words a second thought.

After hesitating, I decided work could wait. I planned to pick out some gifts instead. "I think I'll do some shopping."

Smiling, he said, "Go ahead, then."

"Alright." I grabbed my bag and said cheerfully, "See you later!"

...

The mall was huge. Clothing stores occupied the second floor through the fourth.

I had already made up my mind on my way there. Since Zane wore

everywhere except at home yet

was what I would get him,

I headed straight for the menswear section on the second floor. I checked the prices and nearly had a heart attack.

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

On the other hand, the better ones were made with perfect fabric and would fit amazingly. However, could not afford it even with all my bonuses.

I quietly backed away.

A suit was out. Maybe I could get him a tie instead.

Steven was at the mall with Jessica to shop for Cody's locket. It was then that he spotted Annalise in the suit store.

Was Annalise shopping for a suit for

him? Had Annalise finally realized she had been too cold? Perhaps she was worried about losing him, so she was trying to win him back with gifts.

The thought of that made him feel relieved. He could not help grinning.

It seemed that Annalise still loved him, after all.