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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standing quietly nearby with her hair half tied up. 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 him up after his shift, while Jessica managed

into contact. As time passed, they gradually set aside their past

Jessica and asked, "Didn't Cody skip

that you're preoccupied with work." Jessica

yet, she decided to

child. She believed that if she softened her attitude and was kind to him, he would eventually come to love her again and help

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

briefly met her gaze before diverting his eyes. "I understand, but your priority right now is your pregnancy and the baby. You shouldn't stress about picking up Zachary. The driver can

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

up today. Don't you want to join

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 your date. I have my own plans to

could even utter a word urging