The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 41

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Willow's sweet voice rang out. "Thanks, Daddy."

"You're welcome." Zane's voice also softened significantly.

Willow ate a spoonful of the chicken noodle soup before looking up at Zane and speaking up. "When will Chef Frye be back, Daddy?"

Zane answered, "Next Monday"

"Tomorrow's Saturday.." Willow murmured while counting down the days in her mind. Then, she announced her plan, "It's settled! Let's cook dinner as a family on Sunday."

met my eyes, concerned that I would say no to Willow. However, I didn't mind it one bit. "Sure!" Zane relaxed upon hearing that. He caressed Willow's cheek and said, "We'll do as you

was so hungry that his stomach kept churning and making bubbling sounds. Desperate, he opened

rubbed his tummy while checking the freezer,

didn't let him eat ice

want now!" Zachary thought. He ate one ice cream but still felt hungry, so he ate more. Eventually,

these things we bought him."

could tell from Steven's voice that he went along with everything Jessica said. "Yeah, he's always hoping you can spoil and shower him with affection! I bet he'll be touched to know you went to prepare a surprise for him even though you're

had no energy left. He unconsciously broke out in cold sweat, which dribbled down from his forebead. "I'm over

new mommy had prepared for him. When Steven heard

the ground. Yet, he knew that wasn't the time to lecture his

health issues. Now

let the pregnant Jessica look after his child. A nurse helped put Zachary on an IV drip, but while doing so, she made her