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.

...

sat there quietly,

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

"What gives you the right to take

"Don't

because you didn't pick

because

don't have a

household expenses

herself for not being able to keep Penelope with her and for not spending enough time with her. She believed that by providing Penelope with more material things, she could make up for the lack of a father's love. As a result, she never truly complained. Yet, Liam was

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

against you taking Penelope. Suzy, if you were more reasonable,

"Otherwise, we'll

sue," Suzy replied calmly. "The court will ask Penelope how she feels and investigate both households to see which environment is better for her.

knew Suzy was right. Realizing his approach wasn't working, he softened his tone. "You promised to let us

was busy with work and couldn't care for her properly. I thought you