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."

shyly. Now that Willow was cheered

off the couch and said, "Let's go

As wi

She paused and then turned

Willow said, "Good

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

Zane's answer, Willow went upstairs with

was very independent. She requested my company, yet she did everything herself from brushing her teeth to washing her face. She even picked out and changed

her nightgown last 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

Hearing my answer

ran back to me and gave me the box. I picked

tale. After I was done, Willow rushed to the bathroom and gazed

a very

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

downstairs to