The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 102

I finished Zane's sentence, saying, "Focus on what female players actually want."

Zane studied me intently, and I met his gaze. "What? Am I wrong?"

"No. You're exactly right." He chuckled softly before reaching out to stroke my hair.

I looked at him, surprised.

He continued, "Actually, the game project needs a few more artists. Would you be interested in helping?"

I had been pretty swamped lately, and Zane knew this. He quickly added, "It's just to draw some small items like gifts and flowers."

It would not be too challenging to draw those, so I agreed, "Sure."

His cool voice held an unusual hint of indulgence. "I'll give you a bonus when you're done."

I said with a smile, "Thanks."

Then, I started coloring Chapter 3 of my comic. After all, my comic was my priority aside from looking after Willow.

a break from the comic, I started sketching roses. The lush bouquet turned out beautifully and vividly. Just looking at it lifted my mood and motivated me to finish

everything else. I managed to send all the item illustrations to Zane before the workday

look, then

asked with a smile, "Is

shook his head. "No. They're

sighed in

the bonus amount but stopped

"Okay."

with a coy voice, "Zachary's about to get out of school. Aren't you coming to pick me up? Haven't we agreed to

en

work today, so I probably won't have time to

"Should I go pick them up

chance to finally talk things through with Annalise. "I'll do it. You stay home and

"You're so thoughtful. I'm so lucky to have found such a

nothing hearing her words. "Me

a bit

car near the kindergarten while watching the crowd.

vel.