The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 40

Chapter

40

That was when Zane remembered Willow's words. He put on a stern expression and said, "We're not buying that doll."

Willow wanted to pretend to lie on the ground and throw a tantrum. Yet, she looked around and realized there were people nearby. Her cheeks soon turned bright red as she hid behind Zane. "I don't wanna pretend anymore."

She seemed slightly embarrassed. I couldn't help but chuckle at her. She was such a unique child.

Zane picked Willow up. Willow buried her head against Zane's chest and said, "Please stop laughing, Mommy,"

It was only then that I stopped. Zane carried Willow with one hand while pushing the shopping cart with his other hand.

It seemed too exhausting for him, and I wanted to help ease his burden, so I took the shopping cart from him. "I'll push the cart." "Sure." Zane didn't refuse my help. "Our chef, Duncan Frye, is on leave tomorrow. We'll have to eat out during the day." Willow voiced her prefe I was about to offer to cook since Chef Frye wouldn't be around. However, I held back the suggestion when I heard Willow wanted

but.

to eat

out. Since the opportunity arose, I figured we could allow her to enjoy herself at a restaurant. It seemed like a pretty good idea, after all Zane wasn't fussy when it came to food.

joy and wiggled out of Zane's arms. "Let's have a yummy, big meal

before the fresh meat aisle, eyed the broad selection of proteins, and waved

the afternoon. Now,

from work and help us cook some steak!" Willow stated before immediately turning to me. "The food Daddy makes

was why Zane puffed his chest out with pride. He declared, "Don't worry. Daddy will make

well on Willow, who replied,

few pieces of packaged beef and placed them into our shopping cart. Yet, Zane returned the beef Willow had chosen to

Likewise, he taught her about the kinds of beef that would turn

he said. She even nodded at times. Once Zane selected the ingredients for

are we heading upstairs? Is there

future, you'll undoubtedly need some supplies. We should take this chance to get everything

the top-selling items, so only

arrival, Zane had the shop assistant explain the difference between each model. He ultimately bought the most expensive tablet model, which allowed me to draw