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

Suzy's ex-husband and Penelope's father, he knew

speak. "What

stared at him. "Don't

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

"It's because I've been

Suzy scoffed. "You don't have a

the household expenses fell

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.

Liam's household, Suzy

is against you taking Penelope. Suzy, if you were more reasonable, you'd return

"Otherwise, we'll

better for her.

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

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