The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 134

Zane had already come up with a reason. "He's more introverted."

Afterward, we returned to the company together after lunch. Zane threw himself into his work while I continued to sketch.

Although my drawing skills had improved significantly, I still wished I could work faster. This would give me more time to focus on other things.

Zane and I arrived punctually at the kindergarten gate as the school day ended. We had something very important to resolve today.

Zane approached Holly when she came out.

Holly was aware of Zane's concerns and proactively reassured him, saying that everything had already been taken care of and that he shouldn't worry too much.

Zane kept a stern expression, but he was clearly a bit more relaxed.

After most of the parents had left, the children from Willow's class finally emerged. Willow was in good spirits, waving vigorously at us.

I quickly raised my hand to greet her.

dove into my arms and excitedly exclaimed, "Mom, let's go! We're going back

and said, "We still have some

looked a bit disappointed but

from the class had left, Holly squatted down and asked the remaining kids, "Has anyone recently told you that Willow

to believe. The students were

asked, "Who told you

hesitation, the little girl

little girl's parent approach, Holly released her, and the

line, "Is your

Jessica hadn't arrived yet.

be coming,"

same class as Cody, Jessica was unwilling to bring him along when she came to pick him up. Sometimes, she

at Zachary. Did he ask

his driver

but worried that Jessica would panic if she couldn't find him later. So, he could only

to Zane, "Can we wait for his parent to discuss