The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 239

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, Terceived 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 the might want to discuss something related in either of them, so I didn’t refuse. “play” We met at a local tea house not far from Huxham Corporation. Howena ordered a pot of Earl Grey tea, poured hergelt a cup, and politely poured me one wi She got straight to the point. “Do you know why my son still isn’t married?” 

1 shook my head. 

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

I couldn’t help but wonder why she was suddenly bringing up Zane’s past love life, especially since she had always disliked me so much. 

Law me approach. 

Seeing that I was listening attentively, Rowena continued with more enthusiasm, “Unfortunately, they didn’t end up together: Even now, Zane will thinks about her.” Finally, I understood that Rowena was implying Zane had stayed single because of his tirst love. 

I asked, “If they were so happy together, why didn’t they end up dating?” 

I took a sip of my tea, then looked back at Rowena 

She seemed puzzled. “Aren’t you upset?” 

I curiously asked, “Why should I be upset? Should I sympathize with Zane’s past just because I work for him?” 

Rowena frowned. “Don’t you r Zane?” 

I was caught off guard by the question. “He’s a good guy, but that doesn’t mean everyone has to love 

As I said this, I suddenly reared what Rowena might be trying to do–she probably thought i liked Zane 

I couldn’t help but laugh at the thought 

Rowena fell silent 

I was warning me to give up on him. 

After sending Zachary off to school, Chloe made a special trip to Jessica’s house. 

When Jessica saw Chloe, the excitedly went over to greet hes and affectionately said, “Mom, what are you doing here?” 

She knew how important Chloe was to Steven, so she made sure to treat her well. 

Chloe didn’t get straight to the point Instead, she subtly hinted, “Zachary was really close to you at first, so why has he been using to come home ever since you joined the Pelham family? 

Despite her mistreatment of Zachary, Jessica shook her head and telged innocence. “I don’t know. The school is far from here, and haven’t been back much lately. Could it be that Zachary and Steven had a falling out?” 

Chloe grew irritated and snapped, “Since I’m seeking you out myself, it means I already know everything! Yet, you’re still trying to fool me 

Jettca fell silent. 

Chloe firmly said, “Let me warn y 

me warn you, Jessica. No matter how you’ve treated Zachary in the past, if you ever try to bully him again…” She lowered her voice and thivatened, “I have plenty of ways to deal with you.” 

Jessica’s face darkened. 

Chloe then left, feeling satisfied now that she 

be had delivered her warn 

Back at the office, Zane stopped what he was doing and walked over to me, “What did she say to you?” he asked 

“She said you’re still single because you’re waiting for your first love,” I answered, then asked curiously, “By the way, what is she like