The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel 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.

I was in a rare, lighthearted mood for once. So, I said, "I'll give it a try."

"Hey, Zane! You're here for lunch as well? What a coincidence!"

Hearing the familiar voice of a woman, I turned to look.

Sasha had a hand covering her mouth, with a surprised look on her face. After she was kicked out of the company the last two times she came to see Zane, she 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 that she could approach and engage with him.

In her mind, she was such a high-value woman that Zane would definitely be drawn to her and fall deeply in love with her if they just had more encounters.

Zane completely ignored her.

Sasha's gaze shifted to me, and she warily sized me up. "Who are you?"

"Me?" I was just about to introduce myself.

She frowned. "I've noticed that you've been coming in and out of the company with Zane recently."

That was indeed the case, so I didn't deny it.