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!"

tickets, and 1 accompanied Willow

as much time with her as possible.

like everyone would know she had a mommy now "Mommy!" Willow said, clearly wanting to try

snuggled into my arms and said, "You can just wait here. I'll go play

be considerate, so I

playing in a crowded place seemed to bring her extra joy.

watched her

over to me, and gave me a quick loss on the cheek. "Mommy, I'm going to

for her to have so much fun.

smiled and nodded. "Go

Willow ran off again..

to me..." Zane

turned to look at

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

possibly be more than

why she has been clinging to me more," explained. Zane didn't quite agree. "But usually, kids

although my

that I couldn't quite hear. Willow's smile vanished in an instant. She didn't respond to them and continued playing

have felt. The little girl who used to be closest to him was suddenly bonding with someone else, and naturally, that wasn't easy

and tried to