The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 160

Willow thought momentarily and then said, "Maybe I didn't express myself clearly. My goal isn't to suddenly become a normal person who can talk to everyone."

She emphasized, "My goal is to have one more person I can talk to."

I realized I had misunderstood. "I understand now."

As I spoke, I helped her get dressed.

Willow took my hand, and we went downstairs.

A rich and nutritious breakfast had been prepared by the chef.

While eating her meal, Willow looked around the room. When it was time for milk, she walked up to Richard, wanting to speak with him. The words were on the tip of her tongue, but unfortunately, she still couldn't say anything. Willow thought that perhaps she simply didn't want to talk to Richard, so she moved to someone else.

Others watched her in confusion.

What was she doing?

After trying with everyone, Willow returned to her seat and sighed. "Why can't I talk to anyone?"

She couldn't understand.

didn't affect her at all. But why couldn't she do it when

He chuckled. "No need to rush,

and smiled as I gently rubbed her head. "Relax. Don't put

but when she heard Zane, she felt calm and at ease. But whenever she heard me

tightly. "Willow, you need to

softly, "What if I never

will always be my daughter." I gently

mood finally lifted a

seemed to be in

waved at her,

Willow and started talking to her. Willow paused for a moment,

what the little girl said, but Willow

"Does this mean she

just as surprised. "Let's ask

a bit incredulous. "Do you know? Last night and this morning, she was practicing talking to others

determination, "She's working so hard.

Zane agreed, "She will."

gazed out the window.