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."

getting impatient. Instead of pointing that out, I said in agreement, "You're

head off to

Zane reluctantly said, "Okay."

and said, "No matter what

expression lightened up. He replied,

the time I went to Willow's room, she had finished her shower and was tucked away in bed. When she saw me,

"Here, Mommy!"

I lay down next to Willow. She gently embraced me and said, "Mommy, it's

scared."

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her concerns. She was worried he might think that she was selfish, and would criticize her for overthinking. But

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