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."

meant. "So I'll take care of dropping off and picking up

sure to take Willow to and from school. " But 1 might not have time to

can grab a

at a loss for

ask, "Did I

bring your work stuff and

so that was what he meant. That would definitely save a lot of commuting

I'll bead upstairs and pack my

princess stories, so they

gave her a thumbs-up. "You look

and curtsied like a little

her age. I crouched down, cupped her face, and kissed her. Not to be outdone, she held onto my shoulders, stood on her

looked envious. "Willow, can

adored Zane, too. She walked over and kissed his

eyes shining with affection. "Willow, you're the

puffed out her chest