The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 263

I spoke slowly and deliberately, "Think about what the dolls look like, and then imagine the person you want to talk to. If we were to custom-make a doll that looks like them, what would it be like?"

Willow pondered seriously. "And then?"

I smiled. "Once you have their doll image in your mind, won't you be able to talk to them normally?"

"That's right!" Willow exclaimed in excitement, clearly not expecting such a clever solution. "But..." Her eyes sparkled mischievously, as if she were thinking of something playful.

I quickly asked, "What is it?"

Willow giggled happily. "Doesn't that mean everyone in the world becomes a doll in my eyes?" Seeing her expectant expression, I played along. "Exactly! It's a doll world just for you."

Willow became even more excited.

Zane sat in the living room, quietly waiting for Annalise.

would come out every evening to chat with

as he sat down beside him. "You have work tomorrow. You should get some rest tonight." Zane didn't say anything. He just sat there

with Zane, could sense that once he made up his mind, no one could change it. She said, "Anna has already promised Willow to spend the night with her, so she definitely won't sneak out to see you after Willow falls asleep. Unless..." Dorothy didn't finish her

up.

word carefully, "Unless she's already fallen in love with

knew that

added, "There's an old saying that goes, 'Haste makes waste." You

b

Before advising him further, Dorothy needed to confirm something. "Annalise was married before. If you're

need to ask

you prepared

a rare tone for him, "Of course.

thought about how

In

possible direction. But nothing can

this, Milton felt assured. "Then, take it slow. One day,