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."

casually answered, "No problem. It's my

I turned

thought Willow talking to me meant a step in progress for her condition, but she continued to ignore everyone else in the house and only nodded in response when Zane

car and looked at Willow beside me, I began to understand why Zane hired me to be her mother. Otherwise, her

the kindergarten gate, I held Willow's hand

recognized me and began staring

to them. "This is Willow's mother. She'll be sending and picking

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Although curious, they didn't voice

down and looked at Willow. "Be good at school, and I'll pick

seemed teary-eyed, as if reluctant to part with me. "Okay,

condition, she quickly added, "Or later is fine. I'll wait for you, Mommy. Your health

almost moved

forward when she turned

her

began tearing up.

Now that she had spoken so many words at once, teachers

""I will."