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.

started sketching roses. The lush bouquet turned out beautifully and

everything else. I managed to send all the item illustrations to

a quick look, then turned

smile, "Is there anything

shook his head. "No.

I sighed

bonus amount but stopped himself. Instead, he stood up. "Let's pick up

"Okay."

"Zachary's about to get out of school. Aren't you coming to pick me up?

en

busy with work today, so I probably won't have

asked, "Should I go pick them up

need." Steven saw this as a chance to finally talk things through with Annalise.

so thoughtful. I'm so lucky to

nothing hearing

bit more, they

his car near the kindergarten while

vel.