The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 443

Steven stayed rooted to the spot, watching Annalise disappear from view. He was only making things harder for her because of Jessica, and it was just pushing Annalise further away. But he'd have no reason to see her if he didn't do that. Steven felt completely lost. How was he supposed to get close to Annalise without making her angry?

The car pulled up to the kindergarten just as Willow was finishing class. The second she saw me, she grabbed Penelope's hand and ran over, shouting, "Mommy, I missed you so much!"

I bent down, scooped Willow up, and said softly, "I missed you, too."

She snuggled into my arms, giggling with joy.

Penelope darted over to Suzy, already looking for attention.

Willow fixed her gaze on Penelope. Zane caught on to what Willow was thinking and calmly asked, "Didn't you two want to know how toy planes flew the other day? I got a teacher to come by and give you a little lesson."

He turned to Penelope. "Do you want to come over tonight and join us?"

Penelope looked at Suzy, her face lighting up. "Mommy, is that okay?"

replied with a warm smile. She'd be going home with Howard

was thrilled.

home, she couldn't stop talking about her day at school. Penelope sat beside me. She chimed

lively with just the two of

the school entrance, watching them drive

barely spent time with Willow, but they already seemed like family. The more he thought about it, the more

meeting dessica-constantly going on about how Jessica was better

like she was his little sister. Tears welled up in his eyes as jealousy gnawed at

got in the car and

Harry hesitated. "Your Grandma

She'll be alone if you're

paused for a moment. That made

let's head home,"

start the car, someone knocked on the window. Zachary glanced over and

rolled down the window and asked, "What do