The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 246

Steven glanced at the text message-it was a statement of Jessica's expenses. He didn't know what she bought, but the charge was over 200 thousand dollars. Steven turned off his screen.

It was Annalise who had been with him during tough times. She had never squandered his money or bought anything extravagant. In contrast, Jessica was only with him after he became wealthy, yet she spent lavishly every day. Steven looked away, thinking he ought to set aside some time to properly figure out what led to the vast contrast in his emotions when interacting with Annalise and Jessica.

After that, he needed to carefully consider the consequences of losing each of them to see if he could take it before making a decision.

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By the time Zane brought the old couple to the villa, Willow was already done with her workout. Though she was panting heavily, she seemed very happy.

Her eyes sparkled as she turned to look at Penelope.

Penelope's eyes were full of admiration. "You can run that far? That's amazing!"

Willow raised her chin, looking very proud.

When Zane saw her, he said, "Your grandpa and grandma are here!"

Putting aside his pride, Milton jogged over to Willow and asked, "Did you miss me?"

from the grass and nodded

her as well. "What about

continued to

approached the trio before standing behind

is Willow's friend

before leading the kids to the

at Zane, who immediately understood my thoughts and said to Suzy, "Let's head to the

elders watching the kids, Suzy naturally wasn't worried and followed

a smile, I said, "Have

over to the fridge, asking, "What would you like to

politely replied, "Plain water is

to discuss something," I began calmly. "As you already know, Willow has

of water, Zane handed

me and said, "What we currently want to try is using dolls to help Willow with her

to custom-make a cotton doll that looks like Penelope and have Willow

a walkie-talkie inside it. If you're willing to help us, we'll give the other walkie-talkie to Penelope. This way, the two of them

I

be good for Penelope." Nonetheless, she didn't dare to agree immediately. "How about I talk to Penelope about it first? And if she agrees to