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?"

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

an instant. She spun on her heel and 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

"Two people need to

love each other? is

of words and saw Zane approaching.

wrapping her small arms

repeated the same questions to

me, then carried

him expectantly so, can

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 be 7 Willow's

was always with Jessica too,

as she

a so kind?

to hesitate. She's probably worried that marrying me could lead to the same disappointment Steven caused her." Willow's cheeks pulled up in indignation. "If you

Zane said, his tone gentle as he reassuredber. "know exactly