The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 184

I reluctantly accepted his explanation. "Alright, then."

Zane let out a light laugh.

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Steven opened his eyes and immediately noticed the absence of Jessica, who had always been beside him just days ago. His mood lifted at the sudden emptiness.

He got up and walked to Zachary's bedroom door, knocking lightly. "Time to get up! I'll take you to school today."

There was no answer.

Steven casually opened the door, only to find the room empty.

It was then he remembered that Zachary had spent the night at Chloe's house.

Steven made his way to the living room and sat down. It felt like everything had changed since he and Annalise had separated. The house no longer felt warm. Instead, it was cold and distant, the silence more suffocating than comforting.

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little girl arrived earlier than usual. When we dropped Willow off, we saw her standing at the door, waving at

ran over to the little girl. The little

she listened patiently and focused

was reassuring to see her

himself at the kindergarten. He leaned against his car, watching Annalise from a

tell her that Jessica had moved out of the house, but he hesitated as he took a

Jessica were just living apart for now

wanted to get back together with him? And if that happened, how would he explain things to

...

arrived at the office, I immediately

the game department had already sent me a message. "We've received the four sketches you sent

opened it to find it was the first draft I

I quickly replied, "Alright."

my main job. I turned

pulled out my