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."

hearing that, Willow smiled shyly. Now that Willow was cheered up again, I asked,

couch and said, "Let's

As wi

walked to the staircase, she suddenly remembered something. She paused and then turned around to

Willow said, "Good

expression melted into a smile. He

Willow went upstairs with her hand

my company, yet she did everything herself from brushing her teeth to washing her

realized she had asked me to help her change into her nightgown last night. It was probably just because she wanted to experience what

Hearing my answer

bedroom and picked up a box of hair ties. Then, she ran back to me and gave me the box. I picked out two hair ties from the box

fat. After I braided all her hair, she looked like a princess from a fairy tale. After I was done, Willow rushed to the bathroom and gazed at herself in the mirror. Her jaw dropped. She

was good at giving compliments; she was a very sweet girl. I answered, "It

But Willow wasn't satisfied with only seeing her reflection in the mirror. Holding

downstairs