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."

the event's purpose. "Have you figured out how you're going

head and responded, "Nope. I'm still

What a meaningful occasion. I should give it some thought as

leaned

of my bag and began adjusting 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 adorable in her pretty little dress. She took center stage, microphone in hand, her

her,

Cher,

to our

girl, hiding behind Zane and stealing glances at me. She didn't

I visited the Huxham residence, she would only interact

she stood, poised and confident,

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

camera," Zane said, noticing I

a word,

couldn't help but smile. I realized this was what it felt like to be truly loved-someone who noticed even the smallest things, worried I might overexert myself, and

were people who didn't care about