The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 464

Unfortunately, I gave birth to a son. The hairstyling skills I had learned had no place to shine.

But now, I had a daughter. Every day, I could style her hair in all kinds of beautiful designs.

Today, I braided Willow's hair into a new style. She stood in front of the mirror with neatly woven braids.

Her round, adorable cheeks reflected in the glass as she blinked her eyes and exclaimed, "Who is this? She's way too cute!"

Her unabashed self-praise made me smile uncontrollably. Playing along, I said, "Maybe she's from the Huxham family?"

Willow turned to me, saying, "You're really lucky!"

I didn't know where she developed such an adult-like tone, but the childish innocence in her words made her all the more endearing.

I couldn't resist reaching out and pinching her little cheeks. "That's right. Everyone must be so envious of me for having such an amazing daughter."

Willow nodded and added, "And I bet all the other kids are jealous of me for having a mom as great as you. Mommy, I love you."

I scooped her into my arms. "I love you too."

bedroom door, catching us

along brought a warm smile to his face. "Time

Willow said excitedly while pulling me down

believed that as long as she kept going, it would bring positive changes. She was

increased,

The increased intensity of yesterday's workout appeared to be no challenge for

bit out of breath. However, she breezed through the

marvel at the energy of

After completing the exercise,

to shower

everything was done, she sat at the dining table just as the food was

up her glass of milk with both hands, took a deep breath, and downed the whole glass in one

meal, though, she

asking, "Why are you

at me, her eyes

She looked up at

every day from

would support her unconditionally. "You're

....

Portia prepared Zachary's breakfast. There was milk, a fried egg,