The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 683

Willow said, "You should shower, too, Mommy. When you're done, let's meet in my room!"

I smiled and replied, "Got it."

Then, Willow happily skipped away to her room. Zane said wistfully, "Willow didn't approve of our marriage."

Upon seeing how upset Zane seemed, I gently caressed his cheek. I said, "Willow is just a child; she's used to the status quo.

"If you suddenly told her that a major change would happen in her life, it would be difficult for her to adjust. It's normal that she'd worry, too. You know that, don't you?"

Zane nodded, knowing that Willow was a mature girl. Trying to console Zane, I said, "Let's take it slow. One day, she'll approve of our marriage."

Upon hearing that, Zane's mood got better. He said, "You're right. I've waited for years, so there's no hurry."

I asked confusedly, "Waited for years?"

I wasn't sure what Zane meant. In response, Zane calmly replied, "I meant I've lived as a bachelor for many years, so there's no hurry for me to get married immediately."

could tell Zane was getting impatient. Instead of pointing

off to shower, then? Willow is

Zane reluctantly said, "Okay."

matter

expression lightened up. He replied,

went to Willow's room, she had finished her shower and was tucked away in bed. When she saw me, she quickly signaled me to join

"Here, Mommy!"

I lay down next to Willow. She gently embraced me and said, "Mommy, it's not that I don't support your marriage.

scared."

on

to her, knowing full well that what she needed was to talk about her feelings. I asked,

not Daddy's child, and I'm not your child either. If you get married and

tell Zane about her concerns. She was worried he might think that she was selfish, and would criticize her for overthinking. But Willow could tell her mother because she knew that Annalise would

you've become so cheerful and independent. We can't find any other girl who's as

en

related by blood, Daddy and I will

you're somewhat related