The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 236

Chapter 236 

Annalise poured all her energy into managing the home. Even though Steven earned money, the was careful never to spend it frivolously, In fact, she was always focused i they had enough set aside for emergencies. 

uaving, ensuring 

Jessica than he did with Annalise. 

Sadly, all the money Annalise saved never ended up being used by her. Instead, it was spent on Jessica. Even Stew found himself putting more effort intoje 

A complex, indescribable emotion sunged within Steven. 

Annalise had given her heart, yet she had never been repaid. 

When Jessica noticed Steven’s silence, she ended the call 

Steven couldn’t stop thinking about Armalize’s gentle smile, and his heart ached uncontrollably. 

Zang sat in the living room, waiting for Willow to come downstales. When she didn’t, he sighed and urid, “Ever since the started talking to Milton and Dorothy, she barely talks to us anymore. 

I was working on a drawing at the time. After hearing Zane’s comment, I looked up at him with a smile. “Are you jealous?” 

Zane looked puzzled. “Aren’t you bothered by it?” 

“Hmm….” I thought carefully about how to answer Zane’s question “When I fast became a mother, I did feel a strong sense of possessiveness, I wanted my child to be the closest to me.” 

Zane raised an eyebrow 

“As I watched my child grow, meeting new people and playing with others, I saw how lively and happy he was. It made me realize something.” 

I turned to Zane. “If you keep your child too close, they can’t grow it’s important to give them space and respect their independence.” 

Zane chuckled. “You really have come to terms with it.” 

I raised an eyebrow. “I’ve always been like this.” 

After finishing het chat with Milton and Dorothy, Willow skipped downstairs, heading toward us. “Mammy. Daddy, time to eat!” 

Like a little whirlwind, she quickly finished her meal and dashed back upstairs. 

Zane didn’t try to hide his envy. 

I continued working on my comic, adding color to the details. 

After catching up on work progress during the day, I spent time drawing full–body sketches of the thier main characters. As a result, I didn’t fin 

Once I got home, there was still a lot to do 

i coloring work that day. 

Zane sat next to me, casually flipping through a book “Don’t you think your days have started to feel repetitive? All you do is spend time with the kids and draw,” Zane said. 

“n’t that what daily life is all about? Besides, I actually enjoy it. Even though every day feels the same, the comic’s story keeps progressing, and the fan base is growing, too. I believe that if I keep working hard, I have a great future, right?” I said with a umile. 

Zane calmly responded, “Yeah, I guess.” 

was careful not to let Annalise see what was on his mind, so he turned his gare elsewhere. 

What troubled him now was how to move forward in his relationship with Annalise. After finishing her work, Annalise bid him farewell and went upstairs to bed..