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

father, he knew

speak. "What gives you the right

"Don't

you, then. It's because

because I've been busy with

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

expenses fell

Penelope with her and for not spending enough time with her. She believed that by providing Penelope

been mistreated in Liam's household, Suzy was determined never to

"I've been looking for work. Besides, my entire family is against you taking Penelope. Suzy, if you were more reasonable, you'd return

threatened, "Otherwise,

which environment is better for her. Clearly,

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

and couldn't care for her properly. I