The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 565

I added, "I was thinking, why am I so lucky to have such a talented daughter!"

Embarrassed by my praise, Willow threw herself into my arms. "Mommy, you don't need to praise me that much."

I gently stroked Willow's head. "I truly believe it. Were you nervous on stage?"

Upon hearing this, Willow left my embrace and said seriously, "A little. It got much better after I imagined the audience as toy dolls."

I softly caressed Willow's cheek. "You know how to adapt and solve problems yourself. That's amazing, isn't it?"

Willow smiled even more happily. She didn't tell Annalise she had been secretly practicing her script at home every day.

Willow memorized the script thoroughly so that she could outdo Zachary. That way, Annalise would feel she was the best child!

Unexpectedly, Zachary also performed quite well. He must have been secretly practicing at home too.

hadn't been complacent. Otherwise, she would have paled in comparison to Zachary. Thankfully, she had the foresight. "What do you plan to do next?"

out with Grandpa and Grandma on Saturday and Sunday? I definitely need to go home and pack my

"You too. We can meet up at my

Penelope left with

hand and said, "Mommy, let's go

side and said casually, "Grandma, I think I saw

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matured and learned to hide his emotions. However, he was still just a five-year-old who undoubtedly

smiled and

me a copy of her recording. That way,

felt a bit disappointed, as he had hoped Annalise would

a great job with your recitation today. It seems you put in a

her praise,

and said, "Yes.

know how to narrate with emotion, I asked my tutor.