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.

...

out of school on time. As

when we picked up Willow, we could also take Penelope home with us. We had

Though she couldn't speak, she excitedly

into the car with

backseat with me, while Zane sat in the front

Willow. 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

at home, Willow followed her usual routine and began her training with Howard. Before starting, I asked Penelope if she wanted to join. Penelope glanced at Willow, then at me, and

training group gained

to her room, quietly practicing speaking

living room. Since we weren't very familiar with each other

come so late to pick

Their jobs are easy. But after my dad and mom divorced

they don't care about you, why do they

Penelope answered without

"That's because

for it. At first, my mom gave the money to my dad directly. My dad