The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 48

Chapter

48

Zachary couldn't figure it out. He had a vague feeling that everything had changed since Annalise's and Steven's divorce.

Feeling down, he went back to his room and grabbed his tablet. As soon as he opened his Instagram, he saw that Jessica had posted something He clicked in to take a look.

It was a photo of Jessica holding Cody, both of them beaming with joy. They were clearly having a great time at the amusement park.

Tears welled up in Zachary's eyes again. He wanted to screenshot the photo and send it to Steven, but before he could, the photo disappeared

y with work that he rarely had time to take Willow out to play.

The amusement park was packed with kids. Zane had been so busy w

When she saw all the different rides and attractions, her eyes lit up. She grabbed my hand and eagerly bounced around, looking at everything

She finally chose a small playground and turned to Zane. "Daddy, I want to play here!"

paid for the tickets, and 1

with her as possible. He followed

her feel like everyone would know

can just wait here. I'll

trying to be considerate,

slide. We had one at home, but playing in a crowded place seemed to bring her extra joy. She

her

to me, and gave me a

so much fun. So, of course, I wasn't

and nodded. "Go

Willow ran off again..

me..." Zane looked

to

away from Willow and added, "I'm the dad who raised

she liked Annalise, it couldn't possibly be more than she

why she has been

I asked, although my attention

was having such a great time. Nearby, some other kids seemed eager to play with her. They gathered around, saying something to her that I couldn't quite hear. Willow's smile vanished in an instant.

have felt. The little girl who used to be closest to him

smiled and tried to console him,