The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 166

"That's good." Steven liked their current interaction of keeping a distance between them. "I still have some work to handle. You can go back now."

Jessica placed the gift box into the bag, unable to hide her joy. "Okay."

Steven watched Jessica's retreating figure, and his frown deepened.

Wasn't it said that you only spent money on someone you like? He had spent so much money on Jessica. Logically, that should mean he liked her, right? But he couldn't bring himself to be intimate with her.

Steven fiddled with the diamond ring in his hand.

He couldn't understand why.

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After lunch, Sasha had already woken up when I returned to the office.

While eating before, I had already thought about how to depict today's events in the comic and how to maintain the storyline while also adding some fun elements to make it more interesting.

So, after sitting back on the couch, I planned to continue drawing.

"Don't work just yet." Sasha wrapped her arms around mine, her body almost pressed against mine. "Talk to me for a while." Her voice was soft and sweet.

I turned to look at her and asked, "What do you want to talk about?"

Sasha's expression became serious. "Didn't you suggest that I should focus on my career?"

I nodded.

Sasha looked troubled. "I think what you said makes sense, but I don't know what I should do."

She put on a flattering expression. "So I was wondering if you have any suggestions for me."

I thought about it seriously. "Why not think about what you're really interested in?"

Sasha shook her head. "No. There are so many things I like."

"Find the one thing you like the most."

Sasha fell silent.

I continued, "Just think carefully. Among all those hobbies of yours, is there one that you simply can't let go of? One that you can't abandon?"