The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 221

Zane returned to the amusement park.

I told him about my idea, "Zane, how about we bring Penelope to our place when we pick up Willow on weekdays? I think having her around might help Willow recover faster."

"That's actually a good idea," Zane agreed. "But there's an important issue to consider."

I listened patiently.

Zane slowly explained, "Suzy was dismissed from her old company and received a large severance package. She's also decided to join our company."

I was a little surprised. But recalling how much he had always admired Suzy, I smiled and said, "Well, congratulations!"

Zane gave me a thoughtful look. "Her working hours will be nine to five, with weekends off, so she should be able to spend time with Penelope. That means, even if we were willing to help by picking her up, she probably wouldn't agree."

I felt a bit disappointed. "I see."

Zane gently patted my shoulder. "I know you're doing this for Willow's sake, but she's recovering so quickly these days. I think we can afford to slow things down a bit. Patience is key."

His words made sense. "You're right."

Just as our conversation ended, Suzy reached out to us, saying she didn't have work today and wanted to take Penelope out for a while.

We asked Penelope how she felt about it.

Penelope expressed that, although we were very kind to her, she still preferred being with Suzy.

Upon hearing this, Suzy quickly arrived to pick up Penelope, and the two left together.

It was lunchtime, so we decided to take Willow to enjoy a meal near the office.

Zane ordered, and I sat beside Willow, asking her gently, "Are you sad that she didn't stay with you?"

"Why would I be sad?" Willow asked, looking confused. "Kids always like their moms. I'm the same. She's been apart from her mom for so long.