The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

I looked at Zane, who then said, "They're even in the same class."

Meanwhile, Willow seemed to be fishing for praise. "I observed all the kids in my class and noticed Zachary was the most well taken care of! At that time, I thought it would be awesome if Zachary's mommy could be mine!" She gave a sweet smile. "Now, my wish came true."

She was so innocent and adorable. At that moment, I could feel her words melting my cold heart.

I smiled at her. "Congratulations, Willow!"

She giggled, then continued eating.

"Since I've promised to be her mommy, I must act like one, including dropping her off and picking her up from schoo'

to Zane. "I'll be there no matter who's at the kindergarten."

Zane nodded. "Thank you for what you're doing."

"No problem. It's

I turned

Willow talking to me meant a step in progress for her condition, but she continued to ignore everyone else

sat in the car and looked at Willow beside me, I began to understand why

gate, I held Willow's

recognized me and began staring

brows and went up to them. "This is Willow's mother. She'll

"1

two teachers locked eyes. Although curious, they didn't voice their questions

at Willow. "Be good at school, and I'll pick you up in the

teary-eyed, as if reluctant to part

"Or later is fine. I'll wait

I was almost moved

had just taken three steps forward

stared at her

tearing up. "I'll

spoken so many words at once, teachers at the gate exchanged shocking looks. Willow

""I will."