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.

a legendary martial arts master, I asked with

"They can fly through the air and take out bad

I had to be honest.

tried to cheer herself up. "Well,

but smile at

leave. Though the mansion was in the city, everyone around here drove. So, there were not

would have to walk quite a bit to catch a cab otherwise, Howard accepted his

the day. "Your daddy and I picked this out for you. Do you like it?" Zachary took the

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

locket from Zachary

Daddy would buy a

Jessica watched expectantly, too. They both assumed Steven would do what

seen this coming. He added, "But your mommy wouldn't let

to Jessica, who quickly defended, "I was just thinking of your wallet. But now