The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 180

diapter 180 

Steven just smiled. “And what about Cody 

The question left pessic speechless. She stood their, thinking over it for a long time, but no solution came to mind. 

Cody was her son, and Steven was her cases. There was no way to choose between them. 

Jessica pursed her lips, her expression troubled. She stayed silent, and Steven didn’t push her. He waited patiently for her to come up with a solution. 

Finally, Jessica made up her mind “Let’s do as you say.” 

She realized that Steven had beeping a subtle distance from her lately. In a situation like this, it was best to go along with what he wanted. Perhaps by moving out, she could use this time apart to her advantage. Once they weren’t together every day, maybe Steven would remember what he saw in her. 

Having sorted it out, Jessica smiled softly at Steven “Make sure to Lake care of yourself properly since I won’t be around. “You, too.” Steven replied with a smile. 

To make sure Cody wouldn’t miss his fiat day at a new kindergarten, Steven hired a moving company that evening to transtes all of Jessica’s and Cody’s belongings to the new house. None, only Steven remained in the large, empty villa. 

with jessica and Cody gone, he felt lighter and me at ease. But she glanced around, he was struck by a sense of 

It was something he hadn’t felt before, not when dealise and Zachary were around. 

a sense of loneliness. 

A home, Willow joined her coach, Howard, for heal. Afterward, she was about to go of her own when Howard stopped her. 

He told her that she had built up enough strength, and it was time to start work 

tial arts basic. 

Willow’s eyes sparked. She eagerly took my hand and practically pulled me said Howard excitedly. 

Zane maled behind us 

What started as a one–student job for Howard turned into teaching the fun, but he didn’t seem to mind one bit. In fact, he was thrilled, and he carefully erected each of our movements 

By the end of the session, I was drenched in peat. When I looked at Willow, I saw her clothes were also soaked through. Her ser hair clung to her cheeks, and her dainty face was flushed red She lay sprawled on the ground, talong in air with big palps. “Stommy, I can’t go anywhere right now. Just let me lie here and test.” 

I chuckled and scooped her up. “Let’s gotest in the living room 

Willow wan 50 en ut it was hard to even answer “Okay” 

Zane had something to discuss with Howard, so the two of them stayed outside and talked in the yard 

Kids recovered fast. Within ten minutes, Willow was her usual, lively sell again. Seeing that I hadn’t quite caught my breath, she turned to me with a considerate smile. “Should I continue practing in front of the minor, Memuny 

I followed behind her, “Goahead” 

Determined to get better, Willow stared at her reflection and for 

“Hello Could you please be my friend‘ 

and focused hurd