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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school. Willow lay nestled 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

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

no choice but to be "Yes,

clearly puzzled. "But when you're at home, you and daddy act so distant. It

not to show affection in front of you. We didn't want

"But I want to

we'll start behaving like

up

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

pressed her lips together, irritation

All she had done was say a few words to Steven at the

scotted The only reason the was even tolerating Zachary was that she needed his help right now. Otherwise, there was no way she would be