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."

he said, "I

back to his workstation, and his

had said could have inspired a business idea, but I didn't

so I returned to my workstation and continued

his gaze falling upon the scenery in the distance.

a nearby mall to do some shopping. She was a little surprised to receive Steven's call. "Do you need

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

had made his threat clear this morning: if she was cruel to Zachary, then

"I've reflected on my behavior" Steven was

priority now was to get back into his good graces. "And I think you were right. My emotions have been all over the place these days

help wanting to make it up to him. He is my son, after all. I didn't mean

was missing out on fatherly love, but I've realized that for you to love Cody as your own, I

relief when he

cared about her. She had expected him to forgive her unconditionally even after he caught her picking on Zachary. All she had to do was lower herself and apologize to coax him out of his anger. She couldn't describe her satisfaction