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 smiled shyly. Now that Willow was cheered up again,

off the couch and

As wi

She paused and then turned around to look at Zane; Zane was

Willow

a smile. He said, "Good morning to

went

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

change into her nightgown last night. It was probably just because she wanted to experience what it was

Hearing my answer

she ran back to me and gave me the

Willow rushed to the bathroom and gazed at herself in the mirror. Her jaw dropped. She said

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

so, too!" But Willow wasn't satisfied with only seeing

nushed downstairs