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."

"So I'll take care of dropping off

replied. No matter how hectic things got, be always made sure

can grab a taxi

seemed at a loss

couldn't help but ask, "Did

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

he meant. That would definitely save a lot of commuting time and

upstairs

too. She was wearing a lovely little dress. Girls her age were all about princess stories, so they tended to have similar

gave her a thumbs-up. "You look

and curtsied like a little princess. "Thanks,

and kissed her. Not to

looked envious. "Willow, can I get a

adored Zane, too. She walked over and kissed

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

her chest proudly. "Of course