The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 88

Chapter 88

Steven crouched so that he was at eye-level with Zachary, smiling as he explained, "Mommy Jessie said she was in a bad mood a few days ago because of the baby and ended up neglecting you. "She's thought about her actions since and realized she was wrong. Do you think you can forgive her, Zachary?"

Zachary looked up at Jessica and saw the warm smile she was flashing him. She then asked, "Can you give me another chance, Zachary?

He looked down. He wanted to say no, but he knew Steven was speaking up on Jessica's behalf and glossing over her behavior. In other words, Steven wanted them to make up.

If Zachary refused to give Jessica a second chance, Steven would blame him for being stubborn and force him into forgiving her. He might be young, but he certainly wasn't stupid. He said with a nod, "Okay." Jessica reached for Zachary's hand and asked, "I'll get you a present! What would you like?"

picked on Zachary. Seeing this, Zachary

you like a gaming console? Or

would stop Zachary from having too much screen time and encourage him to take a walk outdoors. She had told him that looking at screens for too long was bad

her warnings annoying and brushed them off as pointless nagging, but now, he was starting to miss her. And just as Jessica was trying to make up for her behavior a few days ago by getting him an electronic gadget, too. Zachary suddenly realized how it was a blessing to have someone fuss over and

Jessica. The former always had his best

had, and Zachary had been

could make great sacrifices for him and want him to grow up healthy and happy. That person wouldn't encourage

get addicted to video games if you play too much of them and start to lose interest

"Mommy Jessie, I'd like a

want a gaming console but did not want