The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 219

Zane sat beside me.

I casually said, "I think there are two things we need to clarify right now."

Zane raised an eyebrow. "What are they?"

I slowly explained, "The first thing is that Willow's already gotten used to talking to the dolls when she wants to talk to her grandparents. I think it's time we get her walkie-talkies. And the second thing. When will the other doll be ready?" Zane wasn't sure, either. He stood up and said, "I'll call Eric."

...

Zane took the elevator up to the fourth floor. His eyes scanned the electronics before he dialed Eric's number.

Eric answered, "Yes, Mr. Huxham?"

Zane got straight to the point. "Is the doll ready?"

"If everything goes as planned, it should be delivered to the company on Monday," Eric calmly reported.

Since Zane had gotten an answer, he was about to hang up, but Eric spoke again, "We've also contacted Suzy as you instructed."

that Eric mentioning it meant there was likely some

Eric hesitated for a long moment before saying, "Actually

"The new executives at her company are clueless. They don't even

already made

hesitation, Zane said, "Double her

knew Zane was generous when it came to

immediately reached out to

selling walkie-talkies, carefully selected two

back to Annalise, he drove directly to

as ever. "She's now able

pen in the doll with a walkie-talkie, so you'll be able to communicate directly

saying that, he handed Milton two walkie-talkies and the latest recorder pen. Then, he showed him how to use the devices. Milton's eyes welled up with tears. "This is

Zane explained calmly. "After

you all through the walkie-talkie, we might bring you to our home to help her recover faster. You'll be able to speak with her

eyes locked with Milton's. "We hope

replied, "Don't worry.

had been ill for so long. But only recently, with Annalise's help, had Milton been able to hear

finally be able to communicate with her through the walkie-talkie. Milton

was a way to help Willow recover, of course, he would

slowed his speech. "That's good