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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time before he divorced

brought them into contact. As time passed, they

Jessica and asked, "Didn't Cody skip school

you're preoccupied with work."

interactions just yet, she

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

of vulnerability, she asked, "You don't mind,

your priority right now is your pregnancy and the baby. You shouldn't stress about picking

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

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

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 your date. I have my own plans

afterward, he climbed into the car. Before Jessica could even utter a word urging him to stay, Zachary had already instructed Harry to hit