The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 329

Chapter 329

Zane noticed the eager expression on Willow's face and chuckled. "Of course, without your help, I wouldn't stand a chance.

"Am I really that important?" Willow asked, her eyes wide with surprise.

Zane gently ruffled her hair. "Absolutely. So, Willow, never underestimate yoursel

After cheering her up, Zane carried her out of the study. The three of us spent the morning exercising together in the yard. Willow's energy was noticeably brighter-the was more outgoing, confident, and even eating better than usual.

As I watched her, I realized just how fulfilling it was to be part of a child's journey, witnessing them grow little by little, I was pure happiness.

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in my arms, she gazed up at me with her big eyes. "Mommy, I heard from daddy that you're dating him. Is that true?" Zane and I were pretending to be in

If I told Willow the truth and Steven ever spoke to her, trying to pry information out of her, he would find out that Zane and I

would never stop

choice but to

you're at home, you and daddy act so distant. It doesn't seem like

because we're careful not to show affection in front of you. We didn't want to

want to see mommy

along seamlessly. "Then we'll start behaving

up

Chloe had been up early, trying to call Zachary, but

together,

she had done was say a few words to Steven at the hospital, and he was still giving her the cold

even tolerating Zachary was that she needed his help right now. Otherwise, there was no way she would be this civil to him. With animated