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."

it's true that divorced women don't usually rush

turned to look at

admitted honestly. "After being hurt, one would start doubting marriage, the

way, and I have started

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

agreed wholeheartedly, "I feel the

...

stared at her two relatives before her

her gaze and became extremely

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

wrestled with their thoughts, Willow suddenly stood up and

footsteps faded into

a

speak to them. Yet, on the other

quickly said,

"Grandpa and Grandma are right downstairs, but I just can't get myself to talk to them.