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 don't usually rush into

to look

would start doubting

marriage always ends this way, and

free is better. I wouldn't have to consider anyone else for the rest of my life."

agreed wholeheartedly, "I feel the

...

home, only Willow and her grandparents remained. She stared

met 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 and

wrestled with their thoughts, Willow suddenly stood up

sound of her footsteps faded into the

exchanged a look before

were deeply conflicted. On one hand, they were sure that Willow would not be able to speak to them. Yet, on the other hand, they were still hopeful that a miracle would happen.

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 them. Does that make me a bad person?"