The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 328

Chapter 328

"Yes," I replied, unsure why she asked but sensing she might need it. "Why?"

willow let out a relieved sigh. "You scared me for a second.

Penelope said Suzy didn't take anything when she died Liam. She left with nothing. Their life was really tough after that "

Willow looked directly at me. "Even though Zane is a good person now, that doesn't mean he won't change someday. So, if you and Zane ever get divorced, you can't be foolish and leave without a penny, okay?" Het book was so endearing that I couldn't help but pinch her chubby cheeks. "And what should I do instead?

Willow boldly replied, "start saving now. And later, take some money from him when it happens. That way you won't have to live miserably."

Her thoughtfulness melted my heart. "But Zane and I aren't even married yet."

Willow was confused and led to process the complexity of the situation. "But I call you mommy, and I call Zane daddy. Doesn't that make us a family?"

it be that dad's afraid you'll take his money, so

marched toward Zame's room. "Dad's so mean I'm going to criticize him right now." I quickly pulled her back. "No, it's not like that." Willow turned to

simplify the explanation: "Two people need

seemed confused "So, do you and daddy not love each other? is

loss of words and saw Zane approaching.

wrapping her small arms around

the same questions to him,

then carried

expectantly so,

this needed a careful answer. After a brief pause, he said, "Do you remember what life was like for Mommy before she came to live with us? Zachary didn't behave and was always helping lessica bully

always with Jessica too, malding mommy sad every

flustration was palpable as she recounted the

a so kind?

of Willow's deep affection for Annalise, chuckled softly. "Txdly. After coming out of such an environment, it's natural for her to hesitate. She's probably worried that marrying me could lead to

his tone gentle as