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."

dove into my

could feel her

Willow's grandparents dote on her? So, what was

catch up

as he

stepped on the accelerator and

and asked, "But it's so late. Aren't you worried your family

it wouldn't be long before

Zachary would turn into

...

with Cody, still feeling pleased

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 out." Cody felt

as she looked into Cody's eyes, which glistened with

Zachary disliked each other... Then,

won't have to worry that Daddy will regret divorcing Willow's mom and get back together

that Cody's actions were out of consideration for her left Jessica feeling very conflicted. She cupped Cody's face

bashfully. "You're

pushed the door open and walked into the living