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?"

mind raced. "Could it be that dad's afraid

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."

people need to be in

other? is it that you don't love daddy, or

loss of words and saw Zane approaching. Taking the opportunity, Imudged Willow forward

immediately ran to Zane, wrapping her

same questions to him, word for

me, then carried Willow into his

blinked up at him expectantly so, can you tell

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 be 7 Willow's line face grew sad

"And Steven was always with Jessica too, malding mommy

was palpable as she

a so kind?

to hesitate. She's probably worried that marrying me could lead

his tone gentle as he reassuredber.