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

feel her body

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

catch up with

Harry as he

Harry stepped on the accelerator

Zachary through the rearview mirror and asked, "But it's so late.

still care for him right now, but it wouldn't be long before the former

Zachary would turn into a child that nobody

...

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

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

heart softened as she looked into Cody's eyes, which glistened with tears.

disliked each other... Then, Zachary's dad and Willow's mom will

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

Cody's actions were out of consideration for her left Jessica feeling very conflicted. She cupped Cody's face and kissed him several times

bashfully. "You're

pushed the door open and