The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 328

"Yes," I replied, unsure why she asked but sensing she might need it. "Why?"

Willow let out a relieved sigh. "You scared me for a second.

“Penelope said Suzy didn't take anything when she divorced Liam. She left with nothing. Their life was really tough after that."

Willow looked directly at me. "Even though Zane is a good person now, that doesn't mean he won't change someday. So, if you and Zane ever get divorced, you can't be foolish and leave without a penny, okay?"

Her earnest look was so endearing that I couldn't help but pinch her chubby cheeks. "And what should I do instead?"

Willow boldly replied, "Start saving now. And later, take some money from him when it happens. That way you won't have to live miserably."

Her thoughtfulness melted my heart. "But Zane and I aren't even married yet."

Willow was confused and tried to process the complexity of the situation. "But I call you mommy, and I call Zane daddy. Doesn't that make us a family?"

Willow's mind raced. "Could it be that daddt's afraid you'll take his money, so he won't marry you?"

Her expression turned serious in an instant. She spun on her heel and marched toward Zane's room. "Dad's so mean. I'm going to criticize him right now."

I quickly pulled her back. "No, it's not like that."

Willow turned to look at me. "Then what is it?"

I paused, trying to simplify the explanation. "Two people need to be in love to get married."

Willow still seemed confused. "So, do you and daddy not love each other? Is it that you don't love daddy, or that daddy doesn't love you?"

I was at a loss of words and saw Zane approaching. Taking the opportunity, I nudged Willow forward. "Why don't you ask daddy?"

Willow immediately ran to Zane, wrapping her small arms around him. "Daddy!"