The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 36

Chapter

36

After all, I was trying to analyze why Willow had suddenly gotten better after seeing signs of her improvement. My thought process was maybe Willow could overcome her social avoidance if I continued to get along with her and help her grow in this direction Zane seemed to like people who genuinely cared for Willow. He said, "Most cases mentioned in books are significantly Willow's situation." different

from

He had already taken Willow to the necessary doctors these past few years. Likewise, he had read all the books on autism. Yet, he still hadn't found a way to help Willow.

"Yeah." I didn't deny his words as they were the truth. "But it's clear from this morning that she's willing to speak with others. So, I plan on getting her to communicate more with others while also doing things she'd be happy to tell others about, "My hope is maybe she'll be more open to talking to others if she has something she's excited to share with others, Once I try methods, I can compare which is better for her overall improvement."

Of course, those were only my hopes. Zane was still Willow's true guardian, so I needed his opinion. "What do you think?"

Zane wasn't opposed. "Just don't force her to communicate with others if she refuses when you ask her to.

worried that Willow would

the same. "That's what I was

through the rearview mirror, but it was only a split second. He soon looked away and resumed his usual emotionlessness. Everything about him appeared unwelcoming and cold, but I could tell he was in a good mood. We soon arrived at the kindergarten. The past two times we came here, Zane would always wait in the car while I

he suddenly asked, "Do you want to have dinner at

my brows at

didn't

understood his wishes. "How about you ask her when

stopped walking. He turned on his heel

still respect Willow's opinions since

was used to making decisions on Willow's behalf when the latter was previously non-verbal. It became a habit over time, so he didn't bother

seemed he had only realized it now that

mind, he continued walking

Alas, Holly stopped her from running, which upset her. Despite being unhappy, she still complied and slowed down I hurried over once

first child to make it to the

run over. Willow leaped into my arms for a hug. Her gentle, murmuring voice

respond to Willow, Zane put on a wounded look and spoke up. "Do you not miss me,