The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 41

Chapter

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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."

Zane met my eyes, concerned that I would say no to Willow. However, I didn't mind it one bit.

the other hand, Zachary hadn't eaten anything since he got home earlier. He was so hungry that his stomach kept churning and making bubbling sounds. Desperate, he opened

empty. Zachary rubbed his tummy while checking the freezer, which

as "Mean Mommy," didn't let him eat ice cream often because it was bad for

whatever I want now!" Zachary thought. He ate one ice cream but still felt hungry, so he ate more. Eventually, all the ice cream left him feeling chilly, and his stomach hurt a lot. That was when the door clicked open. Following

these things we bought him." A smiling Jessica

shower him with affection! I bet he'll

energy left. He unconsciously broke

Steven heard

time to lecture his son. He picked Zachary up, rushed into the car, and

caring for Zachary whenever the latter had health issues.

helped put Zachary on an IV drip, but while doing so, she made