The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 221

Zane returned to the amusement park.

I told him about my idea, "Zane, how about we bring Penelope to our place when we pick up Willow on weekdays? I think having her around might help Willow recover faster."

"That's actually a good idea," Zane agreed. "But there's an important issue to consider."

I listened patiently.

Zane slowly explained, "Suzy was dismissed from her old company and received a large severance package. She's also decided to join our company."

I was a little surprised. But recalling how much he had always admired Suzy, I smiled and said, "Well, congratulations!"

Zane gave me a thoughtful look. "Her working hours will be nine to five, with weekends off, so she should be able to spend time with Penelope. That means, even if we were willing to help by picking her up, she probably wouldn't agree." I felt a bit disappointed. "I see."

Zane gently patted my shoulder. "I know you're doing this for Willow's sake, but she's recovering so quickly these days. I think we can afford to slow things down a bit. Patience is key."

His words made sense. "You're right."

conversation ended, Suzy reached out to us, saying she didn't have work today and

how she felt about

expressed that, although we were very kind

this, Suzy quickly arrived to pick

decided to take Willow to enjoy

asking her gently, "Are you sad that she

I be sad?" Willow asked, looking confused. "Kids always like their moms.

a chance to be with her, of course, she'll want to stay close. If the same thinge happened to me, I'd cling even more

Willow, I realized she was already considering how others felt at such a young age. How

leave me," Willow said

and hugged her back.

I love

chimed

love Daddy, too!" "Good." Zane

the mood to play outside, so

with her dolls. But just as she took

belongs to en.kikiont

him, clearly