The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 318

Chapter 318

Tooked at Willow in surprise. Most kids these days did not enjoy studying, but Willow actually wanted to learn on her own

She explained matter-of-factly. "I want to get ahead so won't fall behind when I start elementary school "

"Desurse."Esupported her enthusiasm without hesitation. "I check the bookstore tomorrow for your textbook"

Willow brand happily and said, "okay"

Zane seemed surpised when he heard that too Just then, something ourred to him, so he got up and told Willow, "Come with me "

Though confused, Willow followed obediently. Zane then stopped on the third floor and opened a door

Willow's eyes widened at the toys filling the room, and Zane's tone was unusually gentle. "I forgot to tell you that bought these the other day."

down. "Now's a good time

was still astonished "Are

Zare simply replied, "Yes"

entered the room full of toys and

She clearly loved the gifts. Her eyes were sparkling ke she held precious treasures. The room echoed

sight. Children were so easily made happy. After looking around, the came back to us instead of opening

Tasked, "What?"

said, reluctantly looking away from the "And since there are so many of them, could I open them with Penelope and play together?" "Of course!" Treplied instantly added, "I thought

"Can I call Penelope to come over

[everything"

told her about Zane's presents befine aking, "Do you want tocne over and play

even though the phone, but then her tone dropped. "But I have to ask my "It's okay if she doesn't want go. I

mood instantly

(to pick her

Sury, "Macey, Happy her daughter had made a good friend, Suzy