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."

true that divorced women don't

turned to look at

one would start

my own pace, "I wonder if marriage always ends this way, and I have started to think

great? Over time, it seems like being alone and being free is better. I wouldn't have to consider anyone else for the rest of my life." After saying

"I

...

and her grandparents remained. She stared at her two relatives before

Milton met her gaze

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

their thoughts, Willow suddenly stood up and ran

sound of her footsteps faded

Milton exchanged a

to them. Yet, on the other hand, they were still hopeful that a miracle would happen. "Grandpa, Grandma, can you hear me?" Willow's voice came

quickly said, "Yes, we

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