The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 212

I couldn't help but feel speechless when I thought about that moment. "Did he forget why we got divorced in the first place? It's specifically because he loved Jessica." Zane remained silent.

Suddenly, something occurred to me. I hesitantly asked, "Do you think..."

Zane raised an eyebrow, curious. "What?"

"Do you think he came over just to show off how well he and Jessica are doing?" I couldn't think of any other reason for Steven to come and talk to me.

Zane nodded thoughtfully. "It's possible."

I rolled my eyes. "How childish!"

At the end of the workday, Sasha rushed into the office to tell me that her friend had invited her out to hang out, so she was leaving.

Before I could respond, she was already out the door.

Looking at her back, I shook my head. After I gathered my things, I followed Zane out to pick up Willow.

...

time. As

them that Willow was very fond of Penelope. He suggested that when we picked up Willow, we could also take Penelope home with us. We had expected them to refuse, but

Penelope's hand. Though she couldn't speak, she

happily climbed into

in the backseat with me, while Zane sat

Though Willow couldn't respond verbally, she kept nodding, showing she was

couldn't help but smile as I observed their interaction. It seemed like for a child as young as Willow, being with peers

Willow followed her usual routine and began her training with Howard. Before starting, I

the training group gained

Willow returned to her room,

we weren't very familiar with each other yet, I tried to bring

always come so late to pick you up? Are

dad and mom divorced and he remarried, they just don't care

was surprised. "If they don't care about you, why do they still send you to such a good

Penelope answered without

because my

my mom gave the money to my dad directly. My dad enrolled me in a cheaper