The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 136

I was a bit surprised.

It turned out Zane had already considered how to deal with Jessica's lack of cooperation.

Willow said softly, "But Daddy, being isolated by the whole class isn't fun."

Zane looked somewhat taken aback. Had Willow softened up? Did she not want him to use the same tactics to retaliate against Cody? He hesitated before speaking. "So, Willow..."

Willow continued, "I think Daddy's solution is great. Only by making him feel the same pain I felt will he learn to change."

Zane felt a sense of relief. Although Willow was very young, she understood right from wrong. She wasn't blindly kind.

He gently patted Willow's arm. "Trust me. Daddy will give you a satisfactory end."

"Mm." Willow turned to look out the window. "But Daddy, where are we going?"

She remembered they didn't take this route to go home.

Zane smiled as he explained, "We're going to see your grandparents."

immediately dove into

could feel her

Willow's grandparents dote on

please catch

Harry as

stepped on the accelerator

it's so late. Aren't you worried your family will be

but it wouldn't be long before the former became Jessica's

would turn into a

...

Cody, still feeling pleased with herself. "Cody, did you

did something wrong, you don't need to be afraid because you're just a child. Adults won't stoop so low as to argue with you. So you can boldly cause trouble. No matter how big of a mess you make, Mommy will help you sort it

as she looked into Cody's eyes, which glistened with tears. "Can you tell

as long as Willow and Zachary disliked each other... Then, Zachary's

Mommy won't have to worry that Daddy will regret divorcing Willow's mom and

were out of consideration for her left Jessica feeling very conflicted. She cupped

bashfully. "You're

pushed the door open and walked into