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."

remarking, "I guess it's true that divorced women don't

look at me.

being hurt, one would start

my own pace, "I wonder if marriage always ends this way, and I have started to think that maybe everyone gets tired of their

someone great? Over time, it seems like being alone and being free is better. I wouldn't have to consider

wholeheartedly, "I feel the same

...

her grandparents remained. She stared at her

and Milton met her gaze and became

were to speak to them, how should they respond to her? Should they act shocked, as if they'd never spoken to her before? But wouldn't that scare her? Yet, if they seemed too calm, wouldn't Willow feet a lack of accomplishment

Willow suddenly stood up and ran

her footsteps faded into

Milton exchanged a

were sure that Willow would not be able to speak to them. Yet, on the other hand,

said, "Yes, we

I just can't get myself to talk to them. Does that make me a bad person?" Milton's heart ached when he heard her.