The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 214

"Is this Penelope's mom?" I introduced myself. "My daughter is Penelope's classmate. No one came to pick her up after school, so we brought her to our home."

Suzy Lane quickly responded, "Where do you stay? Should I come to pick her up?"

"It's okay." I could tell she was concerned about Penelope. I continued, "Just tell me your address, and we'll drop her off."

"Okay."

...

After we dropped Penelope off at Suzy's house, the little girl was thrilled to see her mom. She hopped over to Suzy, exclaiming, "Mommy, I made plans with them! I'm going to their house tomorrow for playtime!" Suzy looked at me in surprise.

I explained, "Tomorrow's Saturday. We won't be working, so we can take care of the kids."

Suzy was relieved that she wasn't imposing. "Then, I'll bring her over tomorrow."

I quickly added, "You're busy with work. We can come pick her up."

After a long pause, Suzy finally said, "Thank you."

I glanced at Zane. Ever since he saw Suzy, he

asked, "Are you very close to

words carefully. "She's very capable at her job. She's

taken

Zane was quick to explain, saying, "No matter what offers we made before, she didn't want to join us. But now, seeing her and Penelope's situation, I'm almost sure she'll be working with us." I was

had a change in leadership. The new

employees

him

off are all employees who excel

en

believe it.

lightly. "There are plenty of bosses like

know what to say, so I

want to miss this opportunity. After thinking it through,

was aware of Suzy's situation. He didn't hesitate to agree. "Got

hanging up, Zane turned to me. "Do you know why I'm sure she won't choose any other

my head.

off," Zane said, smiling.