The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 233

I asked in confusion, "You don't want us to get involved?"

Once she was sure I wasn't against Zane helping, Suzy finally said, "I'd love that."

...

When we arrived at the restaurant where Liam had arranged to meet, Zane and I led the two children to a window-side table.

Neither of them knew what was about to happen. They were busy flipping through the menu, pointing at the pictures of food, and discussing which ones to pick. Penelope said, "I think this one looks good."

Willow nodded in agreement.

Zane patiently helped the children place their orders, while I turned my attention to Suzy.

...

there quietly, saying

As Suzy's ex-husband and Penelope's father, he knew her better than anyone else. He knew

first to speak. "What gives you

at him. "Don't you already know

because

explain, "It's because I've been busy

don't have a

household expenses fell on

She believed that by providing Penelope with more material things, she could make up for the lack of

Penelope had been mistreated in Liam's household, Suzy was determined never to let her stay

for work. Besides, my entire family is against you taking Penelope. Suzy, if you were more reasonable, you'd return

threatened, "Otherwise,

for her. Clearly, my income is higher than yours, and Penelope prefers me. So, you won't win this

approach wasn't working, he softened his tone. "You promised

didn't argue. "At that time, I was busy with work and couldn't care for her properly. I