The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 229

Milton and Dorothy reluctantly said, "Study well, Willow."

"Don't worry!" Willow patted her chest confidently. "I need to arm my brain with knowledge to be a smart kid!" Milton and Dorothy couldn't help but chuckle.

...

I watched Willow run down the stairs with her backpack and asked, "What would you like for breakfast today?"

Willow thought seriously for a while before finally saying, "How about some chicken noodle soup?"

"Okay." The temperature of the soup was just right. I poured a small bowl for her.

Willow immediately dug in and finished it quickly. Then, she handed the bowl back to me. "Another bowl!" Smiling, I said, "Alright."

Willow had a small appetite before. Since starting her exercises, her meals had gradually increased, and her energy levels had improved as well.

I was happy with the progress.

had our meal as well. We both stood up to take her

saw Penelope standing inside, peering eagerly through the

happiness was genuine this time, unlike the forced cheerfulness from

ran toward

and spoke seriously to her. Meanwhile, Willow's eyes sparkled like

content. "Willow is improving day by day,

said, "It will only get

nodded in agreement.

hand-a habit by now-rested gently on my waist. "Let's

...

not far away,

was so nice. She sent Willow to school every

of jealousy rose in Zachary's

Steven's fault. He said it was easier to drop him off at school

at Annalise's retreating

she would have looked