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, saying

Penelope's father, he knew her better than anyone else. He

speak. "What gives you the right to take

him. "Don't you already know

then. It's because you didn't

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

Suzy scoffed. "You don't have a job now, do

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

been mistreated in Liam's household, Suzy was

my entire family is against you taking Penelope. Suzy,

threatened, "Otherwise,

her. Clearly, my income is higher than yours, and Penelope prefers me. So, you won't win this battle." By the end, Suzy's tone turned sharp

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

argue. "At that time, 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