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

most children who had nannies or special caretakers seldom ate out. Since the opportunity arose, I figured we could allow her to enjoy herself at

wiggled out of Zane's

before the fresh meat aisle, eyed the broad selection of proteins, and waved me over. I did as

the afternoon. Now,

stated before immediately turning to me. "The food Daddy

his chest out with pride.

work well on Willow, who

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

types of meat would taste better when cooked as steak. Likewise, he taught her about the kinds of beef that

even nodded at times. Once Zane selected the ingredients for tomorrow's dinner, he paid for them and brought us to the mall's upper

we heading upstairs? Is there something else

undoubtedly need some supplies. We should take this chance to get everything you need since we're here today" Zane spoke

electronic appliances and devices. Digital drawing tablets weren't the top-selling items, so only

between each model. He ultimately bought the most expensive tablet model, which allowed me to draw digitally and transfer a drawing