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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Zane and drove Willow to 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 were pretending to be in a relationship to convince everyone around us. Only by

whatever they hear without a filter. If I told Willow the truth and Steven ever spoke to her, trying to pry information out of her, he would

never stop chasing

that had no choice but to be

frowned, clearly puzzled. "But when you're at home, you and daddy act so distant. It doesn't seem

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

I want to see mommy and daddy being

start behaving like a real couple in front

sat up

up early, trying to call

her lips together, irritation bubbling

a few words to Steven at the hospital, and he was still giving her the

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