The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

Willow looked upset. Sniffling, she said, "I woke up and couldn't see Mommy. I thought you didn't want me anymore, Mommy

I held Willow's hand and brought her to the living room. She sat down on the couch and couldn't hold back her tears.

As I wiped away Willow's tears, I sald gently, "It's Mommy's fault. I woke up early and wanted to make breakfast for you, but I forgot that you will be upset if you can't see me." With teary eyes, willow gazed at me and asked, "Really?"

"Of course! So let's not cry anymore, okay?" I said.

Willow lightly nodded and stopped crying Then, she jumped into my arms.

"But Mommy, it's tiring to prepare breakfast in the morning. I want you to sleep more "

Since someone else was already making breakfast, I didn't have to do their job. I lightly rubbed Willow's head and said, "That's sweet of you, Willow."

Willow was cheered up again, I

jumped off the couch

As wi

paused and then turned around to look at Zane; Zane was looking back at her,

a long silence, Willow said,

expression melted into a smile. He said, "Good morning to you too,

answer, Willow went upstairs with her

old, she was very independent. She requested my company, yet she did everything herself from

night. It was probably just because she wanted to experience what it was like to be pampered by her mother. After getting changed, Willow approached me and asked, "Mommy, can you tie my hair?"

Hearing my answer

box of hair ties. Then, she ran back to me and gave me the box. I

Willow rushed to the bathroom and gazed at herself

compliments; she was a very

satisfied with only seeing her reflection in the

downstairs to