The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 110

It probably would not be long before Steven got tired of Jessica. He would then find an excuse to dump her.

No way! Jessica could not let that happen.

She made up her mind. She needed to find more ways to get close to Steven. This was the only way to stay in his life a little longer.

...

To help build Willow's strength, I woke her ten minutes early. Though sleepy, she got up without complaint.

We started with a few hundred yards of walking until she fully woke up, then began jogging. We would rest when she got tired, and then, we would repeat the same routine. After several rounds, Willow was completely spent. She was too exhausted to even walk. She collapsed on the grass motionlessly.

Knowing she was wiped out, I carried her back to her room. I helped her shower after she cleaned herself up a little.

Now dressed, Willow wisely declared, "I guess getting stronger isn't something that happens overnight."

I tapped her nose

it." Pumping her tiny fist, she

"You sure will be,

Spotting Zane in the living room, she tilted her head and asked,

wanted to brag. Playing along, he asked, "I did.

proudly. "I've been up forever! Mommy and I ran

gave me a surprised

health will be at stake." She took his hand. "I

thoughtfulness warmed Zane's heart. "What should Daddy do,

Willow proposed. She then looked at him earnestly and asked, "Okay, Daddy?"

jumped with

the exercise, but

at us. 10 waved, and she waved back until she disappeared into

en

I was about to turn and leave, Zachary stood in my path. His usual impatience was replaced by a meek attitude. I stopped