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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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 doing this could I make Steven believe I truly had

are innocent-they say 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 find

stop chasing

had no choice but

home, you and daddy act so distant. It

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

frown deepened. "But I want to see mommy and daddy being

"Then we'll start behaving like a real couple in

sat up

been up early, trying to

her lips together,

grudge. All she had done was say a few words to Steven at the hospital, and he

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