The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 134

Zane had already come up with a reason. "He's more introverted."

Afterward, we returned to the company together after lunch. Zane threw himself into his work while I continued to sketch.

Although my drawing skills had improved significantly, I still wished I could work faster. This would give me more time to focus on other things.

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Zane and I arrived punctually at the kindergarten gate as the school day ended. We had something very important to resolve today.

Zane approached Holly when she came out.

Holly was aware of Zane's concerns and proactively reassured him, saying that everything had already been taken care of and that he shouldn't worry too much.

Zane kept a stern expression, but he was clearly a bit more relaxed.

After most of the parents had left, the children from Willow's class finally emerged. Willow was in good spirits, waving vigorously at us.

I quickly raised my hand to greet her.

Willow dove into my arms and excitedly exclaimed, "Mom, let's go! We're going back to eat pizza!"

I looked at her and said, "We still have some matters to handle, Willow. Please wait a moment."

Willow looked a bit disappointed but replied, "Okay, then."

Once most of the children from the class had left, Holly squatted down and asked the remaining kids, "Has anyone recently told you that Willow likes to hog other people's moms?"

A little girl nodded, saying, "Yes."

Holly found this hard to believe. The students were quite young. How could someone say something so malicious?

She asked, "Who told you this?"

Without hesitation, the little girl replied, "Cody."