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 wanted to take

asked Penelope how she felt

that, although we were very kind to her, she

to pick up Penelope, and the two

decided to take Willow to enjoy a meal near

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

like their moms. I'm the same. She's been

chance to be with her, of course, she'll want to

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

you'll never leave me," Willow said

and hugged her back. "Of

I love you,

that moment, Zane chimed

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

Willow wasn't in the mood to play outside, so we

share her day's experiences with her dolls. But just as she took her first step, Zane pulled her

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him, clearly frustrated. "What