The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 173

"But to me, teaching you to read is resting," I told Willow gently. "Do you understand?

"So, don't worry. You won't wear me out. Mommy isn't that fragile."

Willow still looked uncertain. "Really?"

I nodded. "Of course."

Finally reassured, Willow smiled, grabbed my hand tightly, and pulled me outside to join her for a run.

Zane followed behind us. His usually cold gaze softened with a hint of warmth.

...

After our exercise, we all freshened up and then took Willow to school. She entered the school gates but didn't head straight for the classrooms. Instead, she stood at the entrance, as if waiting for someone.

A few minutes later, a girl with pigtails got out of a car. Willow immediately ran over to her. The two girls held hands and bounced around happily.

The little girl was chatty, talking nonstop, while Willow listened coolly, responding with occasional nods or shakes of her head.

upon seeing that Willow had made a friend and was getting along well. I got back into the car

on Willow's behavior these

wanted to draw Willow's determination, hoping

this, I could help others find clarity and purpose within themselves for them to see

simply

mind, I dove into my work with a new sense of focus

...

Annalise was on her work, and it seemed

from his desk and left the office, heading to the conference

smile to himself. Having worked with Zane

toy you asked for is

Zane nodded lightly. "Good."

him on the significant partnerships and ongoing projects within the Huxman Group, Zane listened with his usual

be particularly interested in the next update, Eric subtly observes

finalized.

his fingers on the table and said, "Do

request, Eric pulled the proposal from his folder and

it and