The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 562

Was there still time for Steven to learn how to love and care for someone?

If Annalise saw he was a changed man, would she give him another chance? After all, Annalise and Steven had a child together. The more Steven thought about it, the more uncertain he became.

...

That afternoon, it was time for the kindergarten event. We arrived at the auditorium right on schedule.

Zane and I sat in the front row.

Behind me, Suzy leaned forward nervously and whispered in my ear, "This is my first time sitting so close to the front."

"Me too," I replied with a smile.

Suzy looked surprised. "Aren't you nervous at all?"

I blinked at her in confusion. "Nervous about what? I'm just focused on capturing Willow in the best way possible. That's all I've been thinking about."

suddenly remembered the event's purpose. "Have you figured out how you're going to do

responded, "Nope. I'm still

What a meaningful occasion. I

Suzy leaned back

the settings. Carefully, I tweaked everything until I was satisfied that it would clearly capture the scene before me. Only then did I set it down. Willow emerged, looking

I watched her, I was

Cher,

back to

was just a shy little girl, hiding behind Zane and stealing glances at me. She

the Huxham residence, she would only interact with me

she stood, poised and confident,

and joy. This was my daughter-it was truly amazing to see how far she

camera," Zane said, noticing I hadn't asked for help. "Let me

meet his gaze, and without a word,

who noticed even the smallest things, worried I might overexert myself, and stepped in to share

who didn't