The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 106

Once Willow had rested, we all gathered in the dining room for dinner.

Howard's mouth watered at the spread before him.

Noticing his hesitation, Zane was worried he would hold back. So, he brought some food to Howard's plate. Howard quickly said, "Oh, no, please. I can help myself."

"Don't be shy." Zane's tone was cool as usual.

I glanced at Zane. It was strange how he could seem so aloof on the outside yet be surprisingly thoughtful.

"Mommy!" After getting some food in her stomach, Willow was back to her usual bouncy self. "If I train super hard every day, can I become a legendary martial arts master, too?"

She had not even started training in martial arts or boxing and had already forgotten about becoming a boxer. Now, she had a new goal instead.

legendary martial arts

in the movies!" she exclaimed. "They can fly

spirit, but I had to be honest.

dimmed instantly. Disappointed, she tried to cheer herself

at her

Howard got ready to leave. Though the mansion was in the city, everyone around here drove. So, there were

Howard home. Knowing he would have to walk quite a bit

Zachary a locket they bought earlier in the day. "Your daddy and I picked this

nudged Cody with her elbow, who then looked up. She glanced meaningfully between Steven and the box in Zachary's hands. She

Steven to take the locket from Zachary and

the box, he said sadly, I'm so jealous of Zachary! Daddy would buy a

expectantly, too. They both assumed Steven would do what he had

seen this coming. He added, "But your mommy

to Jessica, who quickly defended, "I was just thinking of your