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

sat across from her. As Suzy's ex-husband and Penelope's father, he knew

"What gives you

stared at him. "Don't you already

you, then. It's because you didn't pick

because I've been

scoffed. "You don't have

the household expenses fell

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

mistreated in Liam's household, Suzy

been looking for work. Besides, my entire family is against you taking Penelope. Suzy, if you

threatened, "Otherwise,

see which environment is better for her. Clearly, my income is higher than yours, and

working, he softened his tone. "You promised to let

I was busy with work and couldn't care for her properly. I thought you would take good care of her. Who would have guessed you'd be so