The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 167

Zane didn't answer me directly. Instead, he said, "It seems like her attitude toward you isn't that great. Why are you still willing to be friends with her?"

"She doesn't have much malice toward me," I answered after thinking seriously. "Mainly because I suddenly realized I don't really have any friends in this city. Sasha is the first."

Zane was shocked.

"You probably don't know, but I came to this completely unfamiliar city for Steven," I explained calmly. "Then, I married him. I never had the chance to work or make friends, and then I got pregnant.

"Afterward, like most housewives, all my energy went into taking care of the child and doing housework. I never had any free time."

All my time was filled up. Naturally, I didn't have the mood to consider other things.

I looked at Zane. "So, I'm really happy that Sasha is willing to be my friend."

Zane listened, suddenly feeling that Annalise was trapped at home like the girl in the seashell—living a repetitive and monotonous life as days passed.

Now that she had finally stepped out, everything was starting to improve.

He knew he couldn't selfishly ruin her friendship with others.

Zane looked out the window. "Since you really cherish her as a friend, then let her come to the office."

He had clearly been unwilling just a moment ago.

I was confused. "Doesn't that affect your work?"

Zane said, "I can handle it."

…

Willow was in an exceptionally good mood today, hopping and skipping as she left the school gates.

"Willow!"

Before she had even reached me, a little voice called her name.