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.

relieved that she hadn't been complacent. Otherwise, she would have paled in comparison to Zachary. Thankfully,

"Aren't we going out with Grandpa and Grandma on Saturday and Sunday? I

said, "You too. We can

With that, Penelope left

and said, "Mommy, let's

to Portia's side and said casually, "Grandma, I think I saw you chatting with Mommy while I was on stage.

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

she smiled

clear, so asked her to send me a copy of her recording. That way, I can watch

as he had

his mood, Portia changed the subject. "You did a great job with your recitation today. It seems you

her praise,

"Yes.

how to narrate with emotion, I asked my