The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

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Chapter 61 Chapter 61 "Thanks, Willow," I menured.

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If it weren't for Willow stepping into my life and truly caring about me, I could have ended up being a different person. After saving all ny finished artwork, I finally turned off the computer.

As soon as Willow woke up, she raced to my bedroom door and knocked. "Mommy!" y face." Topened the door, and she excitedly said, "I'm going to brush my teeth and wash my "Go for it," I replied, stepping out and closing the door behind me. "Just cstraight downstairs after, I'll be waiting for you." "Okay, I'll be right there "Willow's feet pattered as she dashed to her room. I couldn't help but chuckle at her excitement. "Make sure you brush your teeth really well, even if you're in a rush!" "Got it!" Willow replied.

When I got to the living room, Zane was already sitting there. He looked atand said casually, "I'll be pretty busy these next few days." I knew what he meant. "So I'll take care of dropping off and picking up Willow?" "I can still find tfor that," Zane replied. No matter how hectic things got, be always made sure to take Willow to and from school. " But 1 might not have tto bring you back home." Inodded. "That's okay. I can grab a taxi back" Zane seemed at a loss for words.

I couldn't help but ask, "Did I say something wrong?" "I was saying you could bring your work stuff and cto the office with me," he explained patiently.

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Oh, so that was what he meant. That would definitely save a lot of commuting tand givemore hours to work on my projects. I didn't refuse "Okay, I'll bead upstairs and pack my things." By the tI returned to the living room, Willow had cdownstairs, too. She was wearing a lovely little dress. Girls her age were all about princess stories, so they tended to have similar tastes and loved layered, frilly princess dresses. Willow spottedwatching her and ran over to do a little twirl. "Mommy, do I look pretty? I gave her a thumbs-up. "You look stunning!" She lifted the hem of her dress and curtsied like a little princess. "Thanks, Mommy! You look beautiful, too!" The way she carried herself was charming for her age. I crouched down, cupped her face, and kissed her. Not to be outdone, she held onto my shoulders, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed my cheek Zane looked envious. "Willow, can I get a kiss, too? Willow adored Zane, too. She walked over and kissed his check Zane picked her up, his eyes shining with affection. "Willow, you're the best." Willow puffed out her chest proudly. "Of course I am!" Richard heard the cheerful noise in the living room and approached to greet Willow. "Good morning, Willow." He made sure to soften his voice so he wouldn't startle her. But she turned away and clung tightly to Zane, staying quiet.

Richard looked a little disappointed. "I thought she was getting better."

"Not yet," Zane replied. "She's just more comfortable interacting withand Annalise, but that's already a big step up from before, right?" He was satisfied with the progress. Richard nodded. "Yeah, you're right."

After dropping Willow off at kindergarten, she held ontofor a bit before finally saying goodbye. I watched her until she disappeared into the classroom before heading out "Annalise, Steven called out. Chapter 61

I ignored him and picked up my pace to get to the car. But he stepped beforeblocking my path. "Do you En.

have to keep acting this way?"

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