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 to chat with him for a

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

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

up. "Unless

spoke each word carefully, "Unless she's already fallen

that

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

b

If you're truly determined to be

need to

cautious. "Are you

which was a rare tone for him, "Of course.

thought about how

In

the worst possible direction. But nothing can diminish my determination to be with

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