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

feel her

grandparents dote on her? So, what was

you please catch up with

asked Harry as he

stepped on the

it's so late. Aren't you worried

wouldn't be long before the former became Jessica's husband. By then, he would become Cody's

would turn into a child that

...

returned home with Cody, still feeling pleased with herself. "Cody, did

so low as to argue with you. So you can boldly cause trouble. No matter how big of a mess

glistened with tears. "Can you tell Mommy

as Willow and Zachary disliked each

will regret divorcing Willow's mom and get

Jessica feeling very conflicted. She cupped Cody's face and kissed him

smiled bashfully.

the door open and