The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 127

The next morning, I woke Willow ten minutes early again.

Willow clearly had a good sleep, as her spirits seemed high. She opened the door, looking rather eager. "I've been waiting for this moment for so long!"

Then, she trotted to Zane's door before knocking. "Daddy, time to get up and go running with us!"

As Zane opened the door, he couldn't help but smile and pick up Willow. "Okay."

Willow wrapped her arms around his neck, giggling discreetly.

The intensity of the morning run was the same as the day before. When Willow started her run, she was still cheerful, but by the time she finished, she couldn't even smile anymore. She returned to the living room, looking worn out.

Since I was observing her expressions the entire time, I couldn't help but want to laugh.

Willow waved at me. "Mommy."

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my hand, Willow kept encouraging herself, saying, "Running isn't tiring

amused by her determination. He sat down on the other side of her before asking, "So, do

without hesitation. "Daddy, let me

Zane nodded. "Alright."

than five minutes, she was already fine, happily going to the dining table to enjoy her breakfast. After she was done with her meal, Zane and I took

...

school building, Zane planned to meet with the teachers. However, Zachary suddenly blocked his way. "You want to know why Willow is being

slowly,

wasn't

saying I'm pitiful for not having a mommy," Zachary explained seriously with

other people's mommies and should be hated. They're all afraid their mommies will be taken by

kinds of rumors, but he was sure that the person had to

asked, "Do you know who said

shook his head. "I