The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 168

Willow looked serious, almost like an adult.

Zane pinched her cheek, trying not to laugh. "But you're not a toddler anymore."

Willow was still quite young. She tilted her head thoughtfully, struggling to find a way to argue her point. Thus, she turned to me for assistance.

I gently lifted her onto my lap and said, "But sweetheart, you're still in kindergarten."

Willow nodded in agreement, saying, "Mommy, you're right."

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For a moment, he felt transported back to the time before he divorced Annalise. During that period, he would take Zachary to school before work. He would also pick

contact. As time passed, they gradually set aside their past animosity and began

approached Jessica and asked, "Didn't Cody skip school

worry that you're preoccupied with work."

considered her approach carefully. She realized that since Steven wasn't comfortable with close interactions just yet, she decided to start by connecting with Zachary to help him develop a better impression

eventually come to love her again and help her get closer to Steven. Jessica lovingly caressed her belly and remarked, "I know you're busy and might not be able to get Zachary, so I took

a look of vulnerability, she asked, "You don't mind, do

his eyes. "I understand, but your priority right now is your pregnancy

kindergarten, he saw Steven and Jessica talking but showed little excitement. He approached Steven and said calmly, "Daddy,

to pick you up today. Don't you want to join

prior, she had bullied him and vented her frustrations on him. Now, he couldn't help but wonder why she was being so kind today. Zachary resolutely responded, "You and Daddy should enjoy

Before Jessica could even utter a word urging him to stay, Zachary had already instructed Harry to hit