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."

that, Willow smiled shyly. Now that Willow was cheered up

off the couch

As wi

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

silence, Willow

He

answer, Willow went upstairs with

did everything herself from brushing her teeth to washing her face. She even picked out and changed into

she wanted to experience what it was

Hearing my answer

hair ties. Then, she ran back to me and

had some baby 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.

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

said proudly, "I thought so, too!" But Willow wasn't satisfied with only

nushed downstairs