The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 248

Penelope and Willow had a great time playing until 9:00 pm.

Suzy had no choice but to urge Penelope, saying that it was time to head home now. After all, they needed to sleep earlier since she had work the next day, whereas Penelope needed to attend kindergarten. Penelope reluctantly let go of Willow's hand. "Then, let's play again tomorrow, okay?"

To show her sincerity, Willow nodded fervently.

Since Liam was still lurking like a predator, we decided to accompany her, worried about Suzy going home alone with a child.

With Zane driving, I sat in the passenger seat.

Suzy, who was sitting in the back with Penelope, teased us with a smile, "It seems like the passenger seat is only reserved for Annalise. Is that the case, Mr. Huxham?"

Zane didn't deny it, calmly saying, "She is Willow's mother, after all."

As Suzy noticed that I was staying silent, she asked, "Do you have plans to get married?"

I answered honestly, "Not at the moment."

guess it's true that divorced women

to look at

one would start doubting marriage,

then continued at my own pace, "I wonder if marriage always ends this way, and I have started to think that maybe everyone

like being alone and being free is better. I wouldn't have to consider anyone else for the rest of my life." After saying that, I

wholeheartedly, "I feel the

...

remained. She stared at her two

her

how should they respond to her? Should they act shocked, as if they'd never spoken to her before? But wouldn't

with their thoughts, Willow suddenly stood up and ran

sound of her footsteps

and Milton exchanged a look before

on the other hand, they were still

quickly said, "Yes,

should I do?" Willow asked in distress. "Grandpa and Grandma are right downstairs, but I just can't get myself to talk to