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."

didn't have work today and wanted to

how she felt

expressed that, although we were very kind to

quickly arrived to pick up Penelope, and the two left

take Willow to

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

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

she finally has a chance to be with her, of course, she'll want to stay close. If the same thinge happened to me, I'd cling even more

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

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

smiled and hugged her back. "Of

I love you,

moment, Zane chimed in, "What

Daddy, too!" "Good."

the mood to

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

belongs to en.kikiont

at him, clearly