The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 196

Zane also understood what I was worried about.

He placed his hands on my shoulders, saying seriously, "You don't have to worry about it. Leave it to me, and I'll handle it." His eyes shone with a firm determination to succeed.

I, too, understood that everything he did was for Willow's sake.

"Alright," I said in agreement.

He let go of me and walked off to the side, making some calls to people in order to fish for information on the little girl.

It turned out that her name was Penelope Summers, and her parents operated a small company.

He obtained Penelope's father's phone number and proceeded to call him. When the other side picked up, he got straight to the point, explaining the purpose of his call.

Penelope's father, Liam Summers, didn't reply immediately.

Zane understood that as a parent, Liam was sure to be incredibly cautious in fear that his child may come to harm, so he explained that Penelope's family could record something for her from home instead, then hand it to her when it was time for school.

He could refrain from directly approaching Penelope, and in return, he also offered to collaborate with Liam.

Still, Liam didn't immediately provide him with an answer.

he offered to give Liam a few days

to hang up, Liam

really happy

over and picked me up, saying joyfully,

stared at him in shock, feet dangling in the air. Had he always been this strong? He could actually

had forgotten the boundaries between us due to his happiness, but I didn't want to remind me and ruin

I simply replied, "That's right, and she'll only get better and better

of me, the smile in his eyes deepening. "How

...

just couldn't seem to fall asleep this

"Goodnight."

...

screen, feeling inexplicably puzzled. Huh, even a big shot CEO like him had the time to send these

still replied with a message of my

to finish my lineart, I lay in bed,

poster was immediately transferred to my

overnat

return the money and tell Zane that it was enough to pay me the normal sum for my work. There was

myself

to mention it when

also already