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 to eat

and said, "We still have some matters to handle, Willow. Please

a bit disappointed but replied, "Okay,

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

The students were quite young. How could someone say

asked, "Who told

hesitation, the little girl

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

line, "Is your parent

Jessica hadn't arrived yet.

be coming," Zachary

in the same class as Cody, Jessica was unwilling to bring him along when she came to pick him up. Sometimes, she even seemed afraid he would see

glared at Zachary. Did he ask

noticed his driver walking over to

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

apologetically said to Zane, "Can we wait for his parent to discuss how to resolve this