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

father, he knew

to speak. "What gives

stared at him. "Don't you

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

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

have

household expenses

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.

learning that Penelope had been mistreated in Liam's household, Suzy was determined

to explain, "I've been looking for work. Besides, my entire family is against you taking

threatened, "Otherwise, we'll

feels and investigate both households to see which environment is better for her.

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

work and couldn't care for her properly. I thought you would take good care of her. Who would have guessed