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.

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