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."

catching us as we were about to

along brought a warm

while pulling

much better physically. Although it was tiring at times, Willow believed that as long as she

of her workouts increased, Willow pushed through

indeed improved significantly. The increased intensity of yesterday's workout appeared to

of breath. However, she breezed through the run

help but marvel at the energy

After completing the exercise,

to shower on

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

with both hands, took a deep breath, and downed the whole glass in one

though, she kept

couldn't resist asking, "Why

at me, her eyes

She looked up at

really strong! Mommy, I'm going to drink milk every day from now

I, of course, would support her

....

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