The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel 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..."

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.

Seeing that I was listening attentively, Rowena continued with more enthusiasm, "Unfortunately, they didn't end up together. Even now, Zane still thinks about her."

Finally, I understood that Rowena was implying Zane had stayed single because of his first 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 like Zane?"