The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 261

Back home, Willow gathered the entire family to join her in her daily physical exercises. Afterward, she pulled Penelope, along with her grandparents, upstairs to continue their playtime.

This left only Zane, Suzy, and me in the living room. Suzy glanced upstairs, her expression soft. "I initially thought Willow needed Penelope's help to get better, but who could've imagined she'd recover on her own?" "Exactly," I agreed, equally amazed. "Kids improve much faster than we expect."

Suzy chuckled. "So true. Look at Penelope. When she lived with Liam, she was like a timid little quail, constantly walking on eggshells. But after just a few days with me, she's already returning to her lively self." Her voice was filled with love as she spoke of Penelope. "If I'd known that switching to a less stressful job would make her life easier, I would've quit my old job ages ago."

I could sense Suzy's guilt as a mother and gently patted her shoulder. "It's never too late to make changes."

"You're right," Suzy agreed.

At this moment, Zane chimed in, "How about we celebrate Willow's and Penelope's improvements tonight? Dinner at Silver Crescent Hotel?"

Suzy and I immediately agreed to the idea.

Zane stood up. "I'll make the reservation."

...

was soon served. Though Zane hadn't

gasped in delight, their eyes wide.

usual icy tone softened,

girls gleefully blew out the

everyone like normal. I hope our

followed with

for happy days

us anymore. I wish

And lastly, I hope

a smile to everyone's faces. Overwhelmed with joy, Penelope hugged Willow, and the two began

obediently sat

she naturally gravitated toward the more sweet dish, like Honey-glazed pork tenderloin. However, not wanting to disturb my meal, she hesitated before tapping

want some tenderloin. Can you get

hesitation, Zane was happy to oblige.

wink, silently mouthing,