The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 140

I realized that I had only focused on explaining that the accident was not her fault in the car. But I had forgotten to tell her about the two elders' feelings.

I said slowly, "Do you remember what I just told you?"

Willow nodded. "Of course, I remember."

"Grandpa and Grandma were sad at that time because your mom was their biological daughter." I slowed my speech. "And she left them forever. Just like..."

I took my time, gently stroking her cheek. "Just like you must have felt a lot of pain, too."

Willow thought about what happened that day, her gaze dropping unconsciously.

I continued, "But afterward, they would definitely be grateful that you survived."

Willow stood up. "Really?"

I nodded. "Of course."

Willow joyfully spun in place. "That's great!"

I watched her and asked, "Now that you know Grandpa and Grandma have always loved and never blamed you, can you talk to them?"

paused. She pondered for a while with

she shook her head. "I still can't do that right

didn't push her. "Then, there's

Willow nodded vigorously. "Okay!"

preparing the ingredients,

still little,

me with a grown-up demeanor, "The meat is delicious, Mommy!

a wave of warmth as I watched her. "Yes,

added shrimp to the grill. "This one is

"Oh, really? Then, I must

ingredient she added,

me, and I couldn't

any longer, chimed

Willow seemed to just remember Zane and added some corn

say corn is gluten-free,

a blank stare,

politely responded,

"Did you really think I was

her huge