The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 54

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Zane picked up the artwork and examined it thoughtfully.

Willow watched him eagerly. "So, what do you think?"

Zane went quiet. His taste didn't quite stretch to appreciating an entirely pink piece. But when he saw Willow's hopeful look, he hesitated for a long while before finally nodding. "It's nice," he said.

Happy with his response, Willow packed her books into her backpack, making sure not to leave anything behind. She double-checked before finally zipping it up.

Then, Willow took a seat and enjoyed the steak Zane had cooked for her. The well-done steak was tender and juicy. After taking a bite, she couldn't help but exclaim, "Daddy, you always make the best food!" "Thanks," Zane replied, happy to hear her compliment.

saw that I hadn't tried my steak yet and quickly encouraged me, "Mommy, you should

was just a little girl, she loved sharing with others, whether it was delicious food or her joy, I cut a piece and took a bite while she watched closely. Then, I turned to her, my eyes wide in surprise. "Wow, this is really good!" Willow's happiness grew with my approval, and the

at a loss. Worried that Zachary might be hungry, he gently knocked on the door. "Zachary, come on out for dinner." "No," Zachary replied, still angry. "You only trust Mommy Jessie, not

clear.

Zachary was starving, Steven reassured him. "I

door and gave

nodded. "Let's grab

wiped away his tears and grabbed Steven's hand. "You need to set her straight so she doesn't accuse me like

bit better, I could still see her as my real mom." Zachary loved Jessica so much

Zachary up and held him in his arms. Zachary's eyes were red from crying, looking like a little

Steven's voice. She had thought he'd come by himself, but he brought

along

faded immediately. "What's