The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 84

Chapter 84

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It only this comic could attract a large fanbase.

Many others would envy Willow if she carried the merchandise around. More kids would be keen on seeking her out and speaking to her. Her condition might improve then.

Zane approached me and said, "If that comic gains traction and becomes a hit, selling its merchandise could be profitable."

I stared at him, wide-eyed. Maybe it had been too long since I last had a job,

I only cared that the merchandise would help Willow make new friends and improve her condition, but Zane saw a whole business opportunity. I had to admit, he was a talented businessman with an eye for the next big venture. Smiling, I said, "Indeed."

pressed my shoulders and sat me down on the couch. His gaze bore into mine as he said, "I think I

hurried back to his workstation, and

had said could have inspired a business idea, but I

was full now, so I returned to my

the floor-to-ceiling windows, his gaze falling upon the scenery in the distance. After a long moment

nearby mall to do some shopping. She was

"Jessica, I'd like to know what you think about what

threat clear this morning: if she was cruel to Zachary, then he would be cruel to Cody. And now, he was asking her

be subservient. "I've reflected on my behavior"

I think you were right. My emotions have been all

help wanting to make it up to him. He is my son, after all.

that Cody was missing out on fatherly love, but I've realized that for you to love Cody as your own, I must first do the same with Zachary "You'd

heaved a sigh of relief when

him to forgive her unconditionally even after he caught her picking on Zachary. All she had to do was