The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 227

There were many things that Zane and Annalise knew. Thus, Willow didn't want to repeat herself again, as she feared that the two might think she was being too talkative. But Milton and Dorothy hadn't heard her stories yet.

Excitedly, Willow shared everything that had been happening with her lately.

Milton and Dorothy, true to their robotic nature, responded with great enthusiasm.

As Willow talked, it got closer to bedtime, and she started to feel sleepy. Yet, her heart was light and content. She realized it was such a wonderful feeling to be able to talk freely to others. With a smile on her face, she said, "Grandpa, Grandma, I'm going to bed now. Make sure you rest well, too."

Milton and Dorothy answered together, "Good night."

"Good night," Willow replied cheerfully.

Instead of going to sleep right away, she rushed out of her room. She stood by the railing and called out, "Mommy, I want you to put me to sleep tonight."

I had been drawing. But hearing Willow's request made me immediately set down my work. I walked upstairs to her side. "Alright."

Willow lay in my arms. Her eyes were heavy with sleep, but she still insisted on saying, "When you're with me, I'm the happiest little girl in the world."

down and kissed her forehead. "That's right.

...

as he opened the door, Chloe

have my things to do." Zachary knew Chloe didn't like Annalise, so he didn't intend to tell her what he was up to. Otherwise, she

is with me, so you don't need

remind him,

toward his room, then picked up her phone and dialed Steven. "Zachary just got

voice was neutral,

before asking, "Do you know what he's been

But he's rarely got his own plans, so just leave him

Sunday. Willow didn't have to practice, so she spent the

the restaurants were

extra touch of motherly love, but Willow kept shaking her head after every

she smiled at me and added, "Your

we go home, and I'll cook

were