The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 559

Willow pouted but compromised nonetheless. "We'll braid our hair first, then head to the playground afterward if we have time." I smiled. "All right."

Willow took her seat at the table and stared at the bunny-shaped pudding in amazement. She turned the plate to inspect the pudding from all angles, exclaiming, "It looks exactly like that one at the counter!" Penelope removed the clear lid from the plate and gently tapped the pudding with the back of her spoon. It jiggled, making the pudding bunny look like it was bouncing in place. It was adorable; I'd admit that much. Thrilled by this, Penelope showed Willow the same trick. The latter's mouth parted into a perfect "O" as she mused, "Wow!"

Penelope asked, "Is something wrong?"

Willow seemed disappointed as she said, "I can't bear to eat it..."

Penelope glanced at Willow, then at her own pudding. "Me, neither."

I ruffled Willow's hair affectionately and suggested, "Why don't you start with your burger and fries?"

"Okay!" Willow and Penelope dug into their meals immediately, though they couldn't keep their eyes off the pudding. I tried not to laugh as I shook my head.

I picked up my burger and stared at it dubiously. Kids seemed to love burgers, but how good were they? Curiosity prompted me to take a bite. Sure enough, the flavors didn't quite meet my expectations.

and saw her ravenously chowing down on her burger, just like Penelope. Perhaps

a bite..." She took her spoon, gently sliced it through the pudding, and then ate it.

polished off the

comb from my purse and told Willow, "Come

herself

turned her

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combed her hair back, then braided and twisted it until she looked like a mini princess. The hairstyle accentuated her cherubic face,

and said, "Can

request, Willow was confident that she looked good. She walked over to the mirror

combed Penelope's bangs

determined her face shape before giving her a more subtle, feminine Hairstyle. When she looked in the mirror and saw a different

kids began admiring themselves

a picture?" I offered, holding up my

please!" Willow