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."

reached out to us, saying she didn't have work today and wanted to take Penelope out for

how she

that, although we were very kind

Suzy quickly arrived to pick up Penelope, and

lunchtime, so we decided to take Willow to enjoy a meal near

Willow, asking her gently, "Are you

looking confused. "Kids always like their moms. I'm the same. She's been apart

that she finally has a chance to be with her, of course, she'll want to stay close. If the

was already considering how others felt at such a young

I know you'll never leave me," Willow said

smiled and hugged

I love

moment, Zane chimed in, "What

responded, "I love Daddy,

mood to play outside, so we all went

with her dolls. But just as she

belongs to en.kikiont

him, clearly