The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 192

Zane listened patiently as Eric went over the work arrangements.

When Eric finished, Zane spoke up, "You've been doing great at work lately. What reward do you want? A raise, or..."

Eric's smile almost gave him away. "A raise, of course."

After all, no one would say no to more money.

Zane replied calmly, "Alright."

...

Zane walked into the office with a doll tucked under his right arm and another doll in his hand. On the other hand, he held his coffee cup.

When he entered, he noticed Sasha was already gone.

"Where is she?" Zane asked in a slightly surprised tone.

the couch, casually playing on my phone. Without looking

and placed the dolls on the

immediately sat up.

fell on the dolls. This time, they were made with more care and closely matched the image I had

the clothes were specially customized in an elderly

tongue in amazement.

still didn't know

we'll hide a walkie-talkie inside. When she suddenly hears her grandparents' voices, she'll be shocked. At that moment..." I

talking to the dolls, we'll bring her real grandparents to the house, turn off the walkie-talkie,

think it's a great plan," Zane said. He'd never considered

cooperation, just let me know,"

the rate she's progressing, she'll probably be comfortable talking to the dolls within a couple of days." Zane didn't hesitate. "No problem. I'll

to the kindergarten to pick up

...

running late, and Willow had been patiently keeping her company without a

we left, Willow kept looking back at the little girl, as if she were reluctant to part