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.

by a legendary martial arts master, I asked with a smile,

in the movies!" she exclaimed. "They can fly through the air and take out

but I had to be honest. "That

sparkle in her eyes dimmed instantly. Disappointed, she tried to cheer herself up. "Well, I

smile at her words. Kids could

to leave. Though the mansion was in the city,

take Howard home. Knowing he would have to walk quite a bit to catch a cab otherwise, Howard

they bought earlier in the day. "Your daddy and I picked this out for you.

meaningfully between Steven and the box in Zachary's hands.

from Zachary and give it to him

Daddy would buy a locket for him, but I've never gotten anything like

Steven would do what he had done before. They thought he

had seen this coming.

defended, "I was just thinking of your wallet. But now