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."

out to us, saying she didn't have work today

Penelope how she felt

although we were very kind to her, she still preferred being with

to pick

was lunchtime, so we decided to take

Willow, asking her gently, "Are you sad that she didn't stay with

their moms. I'm the same.

her, of course, she'll want to stay close. If the same

Willow, I realized she was already considering how others felt at

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

and hugged her back. "Of

beamed. "And I love

chimed

responded, "I love Daddy, too!" "Good." Zane seemed

mood to play outside, so we all went

upstairs and share her day's experiences with her dolls. But just as she

belongs to en.kikiont

clearly frustrated. "What is