The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 31

Chapter 31

"Talk to Daddy just like how you talk to Mommy. Do you think you can do that?"

However, Willow looked troubled. I continued, "If you agree, you can sleep with me in my bedroom tonight.

Willow looked at me, and then she turned to look around the large bedroom. She said, "Okay!"

After brushing her teeth, Willow left her cup and toothbrush in my bathroom. Then, she walked outside and reached out to Zane. "Daddy." Zane paused. He squatted down in disbelief, wondering if he had misheard it. He said, "Were you just talking to me?"

Willow glanced at me, who was standing behind Zane. It was difficult, but Willow continued, "Yeah."

Zane immediately picked Willow up. When Zane first found out that Willow was autistic, be brought Willow to a doctor, and she received various treatments. Yet, Willow still refused to speak

At that time, Zane thought it was fine as long as Willow lived healthily. But later, Willow encountered Annalise. When Willow was willing to speak to Annalise, Zane did not wish for more either. He thought it was great that Willow was willing to speak to someone, even if it weren't him.

Willow finally called out to Zane! It felt like a dream

"It's amazing.

I am

to

him on the back

I flashed him a smile. Zane looked away and said,

said proudly, "Of course, I picked her

her down. Willow immediately dived into the wardrobe and found herself a

her up, Willow ran up to me. Meanwhile, Zane

and asked, "What should you say

answered, "I'm going to bed. Goodnight,

door, Willow handed me her

"Sure.

under the sheets and poked her head out. She giggled and said, "Mommy, I want a

were many illustrated books at home. I picked one that was suitable for her