The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 640 After hearing my question, Zane thought carefully for a moment before saying, "I think they left yesterday?"

I was surprised. "Yesterday? Why does it feel like they've been gone for so long?"

I was about to message Willow to ask when she'd be back, but after typing a few words, I quickly deleted them. Then, I stared at the screen.

Milton and Dorothy were Willow's grandparents, after all. In recent years, with Willow's autism and the loss of their daughter, they'd been struggling emotionally and unable to communicate well with her. Now, they must be cherishing every moment with Willow.

If I rushed them to come back, Milton and Dorothy would surely be upset. Hence, I put my phone back in my pocket.

"Missing Willow?" Zane gently nudged my shoulder.

I didn't deny it. "Yeah."

Zane continued, "She'll be back tomorrow."

I leaned on Zane's shoulder. "I know."

continued, "But once she's home, we'll have much less time

look at Zane, surprised. "Since last night, you've been constantly mentioning being alone.

special. I just want us to be together quietly, enjoying our uninterrupted time as

face. He

smiled and said, "All

back into the

a moment, then cheerfully produced a hefty stack of documents. He placed them on the table, selected one file,

my eye, I noticed the thick pile of papers. I looked over and realized there were even

you always have this much work?" I asked,

his

answering, "Not really. These are just copies that I'm keeping here temporarily. I could delegate

handle it myself."

working in the same space as me counted as quality time

I couldn't help but wonder if I should also put more effort into my career. Perhaps only then could I achieve my