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."

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

guilty toward them, so she got out of the car silently and followed them.

walked over to

my hand and

smiled back at

like her mood had improved a little, and her eyes brightened

...

over by the

from a distance, looking at Annalise's back,

So, Annalise would 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

welled up again as he thought

him. No matter their problems, Annalise never once got angry with him. She was always so gentle, teaching him how to solve the

then, how did he not notice how

was foolish to be deceived by Jessica. Thinking that Jessica was the one who truly cared about

Zachary regretted it deeply.

face, unable to control his