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.

turned out beautifully and vividly. Just looking at it lifted my mood and motivated

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

look,

stretched and asked with a smile,

his head.

sighed

stopped himself. Instead, he

"Okay."

Aren't you coming to pick me up? Haven't we agreed to pick up both kids together from now

en

explained, "I'm really busy with work today, so I probably won't have time to

asked, "Should I go pick

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

so thoughtful. I'm so lucky to have found

some reason, Steven felt nothing hearing her words.

chatting a bit more,

near the kindergarten

vel.