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."

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

made sure to take Willow

"That's okay. I can grab a

a loss for

ask, "Did

saying you could bring your work stuff and

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

I'll bead upstairs and pack

wearing a lovely little dress. Girls her age were all about princess stories, so they tended to have similar tastes and loved layered, frilly princess

her a

curtsied like a little princess. "Thanks, Mommy! You look

her age. I crouched down, cupped her face, and kissed her. Not to be outdone, she

looked envious. "Willow, can I

She walked over

picked her up, his eyes shining

out her chest proudly. "Of course