The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 154

Cody said thoughtfully, "It's okay, Mommy. I can pretend that I'm the only child there. That way, I won't feel upset if no one plays with me."

Hearing this worsened Jessica's mood, and her hatred for Zane deepened.

...

When the car stopped at the door, I was surprised to see Willow's grandparents standing there.

I turned to look at Zane.

Zane got out of the car to greet them. "What brings you guys here?"

The last time we visited, Willow's grandmother, Dorothy, was still lying in the hospital bed, and she looked in poor spirits.

Milton explained, "After she woke up a few days ago and heard that Willow came to visit her in the hospital, she felt much better. She finally got discharged today and wanted to meet Willow. Is this not a good time?" Milton was a bit concerned. "If it's inconvenient, we'll leave right away."

Seeing that Milton was about to usher Dorothy along, Zane quickly said, "Let's go inside first, and we'll talk."

to open up emotionally, she still couldn't speak to

got out of the car silently and followed them. Her

over to Willow's

hand and smiled at

smiled back

seemed like her mood had improved a little, and her

...

over by the

a distance, looking at Annalise's back, his eyes filled with

always find ways to stand up for her when she was bullied. Not only that, Annalise always thought of solving the problem at its root. She wanted Willow to be able to communicate with others. That was

up again as

once got angry with him. She was always

how did he not notice how good Annalise

be deceived by Jessica. Thinking that Jessica was the one

Zachary regretted it deeply.

face, unable to control his sobs. "Mommy, I'm really sorry. Please