The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 61

Chapter 61

"Thanks, Willow," I menured.

If it weren't for Willow stepping into my life and truly caring about me, I could have ended up being a different person. After saving all ny finished artwork, I finally turned off the computer.

As soon as Willow woke up, she raced to my bedroom door and knocked. "Mommy!" y face."

Topened the door, and she excitedly said, "I'm going to brush my teeth and wash my

"Go for it," I replied, stepping out and closing the door behind me. "Just come straight downstairs after, I'll be waiting for you." "Okay, I'll be right there "Willow's feet pattered as she dashed to her room. I couldn't help but chuckle at her excitement. "Make sure you brush your teeth really well, even if you're in a rush!"

"Got it!" Willow replied.

When I got to the living room, Zane was already sitting there. He looked at me and said casually, "I'll be pretty busy these next few days."

what he meant. "So I'll take care of dropping

time for that," Zane replied. No matter how hectic things got, be always made sure to take Willow to and from school. " But 1 might not have time to bring you back

I can grab a

a loss for

help but ask, "Did

was saying you could bring your work stuff and come to the office with me," he

save a lot of commuting time and give me more hours to work on my projects.

bead upstairs and pack my

a lovely little dress. Girls her age were all about princess stories, so they tended to have similar tastes and loved layered, frilly princess dresses. Willow spotted me watching her and ran

gave her a

dress and curtsied like a little princess.

cupped her face, and kissed her. Not to be outdone, she

looked envious. "Willow, can I get

walked over and kissed his

picked her up, his eyes shining with affection. "Willow, you're

chest proudly. "Of