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."

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

Penelope how she felt

were very kind to her, she still

hearing this, Suzy quickly arrived to pick up Penelope, and the

take Willow

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

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

of course, she'll want to stay close. If the same thinge happened to me, I'd cling

considering how others felt at such a young age.

I know you'll never leave me," Willow said sweetly while hugging me.

and hugged her back. "Of

beamed. "And I

that moment, Zane chimed

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

in the mood to play outside, so we

experiences with her dolls. But just as she took her first

belongs to en.kikiont

at him, clearly frustrated. "What is