The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 212

I couldn't help but feel speechless when I thought about that moment. "Did he forget why we got divorced in the first place? It's specifically because he loved Jessica."

Zane remained silent.

Suddenly, something occurred to me. I hesitantly asked, "Do you think…"

Zane raised an eyebrow, curious. "What?"

"Do you think he came over just to show off how well he and Jessica are doing?" I couldn't think of any other reason for Steven to come and talk to me.

Zane nodded thoughtfully. "It's possible."

I rolled my eyes. "How childish!"

At the end of the workday, Sasha rushed into the office to tell me that her friend had invited her out to hang out, so she was leaving.

Before I could respond, she was already out the door.

Looking at her back, I shook my head. After I gathered my things, I followed Zane out to pick up Willow.

…

Willow got out of school on time. As for Penelope, her parents didn't show up again.

Zane called her parents, telling them that Willow was very fond of Penelope. He suggested that when we picked up Willow, we could also take Penelope home with us. We had expected them to refuse, but to our surprise, they agreed immediately.

Zane, taken aback by how smoothly everything went, put his phone away and told Willow, "Her parents agreed. Let's go."

Willow happily grabbed Penelope's hand. Though she couldn't speak, she excitedly pulled her forward.

Penelope happily climbed into the car with her.

The two kids sat in the backseat with me, while Zane sat in the front passenger seat.

Penelope chattered nonstop, talking to Willow. Though Willow couldn't respond verbally, she kept nodding, showing she was listening.

I couldn't help but smile as I observed their interaction. It seemed like for a child as young as Willow, being with peers made her much happier.