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

wanted to spend as much time with her as possible. He followed us

feel like everyone would know she had a mommy now "Mommy!" Willow

can just wait here.

she was trying to be considerate, so

home, but playing in a crowded place seemed to bring her extra joy. She climbed up

watched her from

a quick loss on the cheek.

have so much fun. So, of course, I

smiled and nodded.

Willow ran off again..

said a word to me..." Zane looked

to

added, "I'm the dad who raised her

Annalise, it couldn't possibly

just started spending time together, and she is scared I'll leave her. That's why she has been

so?" I asked, although my attention

so adorable and 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

be closest to him was suddenly bonding with someone else, and naturally, that

and tried to console