The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 466

I said to Willow, "But remember this, Willow. If other people never bothered us, we must not pick a fight and bully others too. But if other people bully us, we must also think of a way to retaliate. Do you understand?"

I had a stern expression on my face.

In response, Willow said solemnly, "Okay, Mommy. But ever since Zachary left our class, the other children have been genuinely kind to me."

I smiled and said, "I know that. I just wanted to remind you while we're on this topic. I want you to be happy every day and not be affected by other people's emotions."

With a serious expression, Willow answered, "I'll remember that. Don't worry, Mommy. I won't let anyone else bully me!"

I continued, "No matter when, if you encounter any problems that you cannot solve, don't try to fix it yourself. You must tell us, and we will resolve the problems for you. Okay?"

Willow gazed at me lovingly and said, "Okay!"

As I gazed at Willow, I suddenly recalled when I still hadn't given up on Steven. Whenever Steven ran into trouble, I would relentlessly try to advise him. Yet, it annoyed Steven. He would grumble and say, "You've said this a hundred times. Stop repeating it..."

was behaving like a child. It was normal that he would complain after I repeated myself multiple times. But after he said that a few more times, I realized that he didn't

mouth shut.

tolerant of me, which seemed to

felt anxious. I wondered if Willow would

said, "Mommy, many kids in my class complain that their mommy nags a lot... But when you tell

will

me. She said, "They

by Willow's words.

and said so many things to you. What if you don't like me doing

and said, "I

I embraced Willow tightly.

what they didn't know was that I could only move on from my trauma

"I'm so lucky to have such a great daughter." "Me too. My mommy is the best mom in the world!" Willow exclaimed

said, "Oh, so did Daddy not love you before

talking to me." Then, Willow peered curiously at Zane and said, "And I'm just a kid. I didn't know how to