The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 27

Chapter

27

If this was home, it would mean that I had an adorable daughter who loved me wholeheartedly. At that thought, I couldn't help but smile.

"Got it."

Zane looked away and focused on work again. He said, "I think you haven't unpacked yet."

I got up and said, "I'll do it now."

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My bedroom was on the eastmost side of the second floor. The room was big, and it also came with a walk-in closet. It was very well-lit, and it had a large balcony, too.

The windows were open. Sunlight shone onto the bed, making me feel warm and fuzzy inside. I took some time to lie in bed and enjoy the peace

I suddenly thought it wasn't too bad if the rest of my life

clothes up, but I saw that the wardrobe was filled with clothes. There were dresses and tops, as well as many other clothes in various designs and styles. I

the room Mr. Moore assigned me

calmly answered, "No, it was

was certain about what I saw. I said, "But the closet was filled

hear that you were coming. She made

what he said in the living room. He had already prepared everything! needed, but he was worried

Willow, Zane's expression softened. He said, "She's been looking forward to seeing her mother put on the clothes that she picked

"But... They're too expensive."

knew the clothes were

can pretend like they're clothes for

to say more, but I eventually stayed

my child. That means we are responsible for your meals, clothes, and housing.

Zane had put on his shoes and continued, "I'll bring Willow out for a meal after picking her up. You should join

image of Willow's face surfaced in my mind. As she shopped for the clothes, she must've thought of how I would look in each of them. I was touched beyond

years I had been Zachary's mother, he had never paid so much attention to me. But Willow, despite not being related to me by blood, cared so