The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 184

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

Zane let out a light laugh.

...

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.

...

we dropped Willow

ran over to the little girl. The little girl took Willow's

she listened patiently

relief. Though Willow still couldn't speak with others, it was reassuring to see her make a friend. I

to drop Zachary off, Steven still found himself at the kindergarten. He leaned against his car, watching Annalise

that Jessica had moved out of the house, but he hesitated as he

just living apart for now their relationship wasn't completely

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

...

immediately set my laptop down

sketches you sent over.

find it was the

I quickly replied, "Alright."

project, I couldn't let it interfere with my main job. I turned

pulled out my phone. Since it was my break time, I decided to check