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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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 him up after his shift, while Jessica managed her

routine brought them into contact. As time passed, they gradually

Jessica and asked, "Didn't

preoccupied with work."

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

which made him fearful and resistant, he was still a naive child. She believed that if she softened her attitude and was kind to him, he would 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

look of vulnerability, she asked, "You

"I understand, but your priority right now is your pregnancy and the baby. You shouldn't stress about picking up Zachary. The driver

little excitement. He approached Steven and said calmly, "Daddy, I'll

"We're both coming to pick you up today. Don't you want to join us

cast a puzzled look at Jessica, questioning what had caused her change in behavior. Just a few days prior, she had bullied him and vented her frustrations on him. Now, he couldn't help

utter a word urging him to stay, Zachary had already instructed Harry