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.

come out every evening

bed and probably won't be coming out," Milton said, handing Zane a cup of warm water as he sat down beside him. "You have work tomorrow.

could change it. She said, "Anna has already promised Willow to spend

looked up.

"Unless she's already fallen in love

that

'Haste makes waste." You should

b

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

need to

tone was cautious. "Are you prepared to face all

was a rare tone for him, "Of

about how to handle

In

in the worst possible direction. But nothing can diminish my determination

felt assured. "Then, take it slow.