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 for Penelope, her parents didn't show up

We had expected them to refuse, but to our surprise, they agreed immediately. Zane, taken aback by how smoothly everything went, put

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

happily climbed into

backseat with me, while Zane sat in

Willow. Though Willow couldn't respond verbally, she kept

observed their interaction. It seemed like for a child as young as Willow, being with peers made her

usual routine and began her training with Howard. Before starting, I asked Penelope if she wanted to join.

the training group

returned to her room,

with each other yet, I tried to

late to pick you up? Are they really that busy with

after my dad and mom

care about you, why do they still send

Penelope answered without

"That's because

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