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."

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how

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

pick up Penelope, and

lunchtime, so we decided to take Willow

and I sat beside Willow, asking her gently, "Are you

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

want to stay close. If the same thinge happened to me,

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

said sweetly while hugging me. "Because

smiled and hugged her back.

I

moment, Zane chimed in, "What

immediately responded, "I love Daddy, too!"

wasn't in the mood to play outside,

to go upstairs and share her day's experiences with her

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at him, clearly frustrated. "What is