The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 194

Chapter 194 

Zane asked calmly, “Hmm” 

I was at combused. “Tid‘‘) I mention it put a small recorder inside the dolls.” 

It was clear that willow didn’t want us to hear what she was swing to Dorothy and Mon 

Naturally, respected her privacy I had no intention of listening to the recording myself. When the time was right, I would just have Zane pass it on to Dorothy and Milton for Willow. 

Zane was surprised to learn had prepared so much in advance. “When did you do this?” 

Treplied “Just earlier, when Willow was upstairs talking to herself in the mirror. 

He asked again. “When did you buy the recorder? 

“Quite a while ago,” answered calmly. “Before I diverted Steven, they did too many awful i and vid1111be my way of getting back at them” 

• looked at me with admiration. “Not bad.” 

I just wanted to record everything they said and did. One day, I’ll release all the recordings 

Would you mind if I did this hadn’t condered Zane’s feelings, as I was focused on what was best for Willow. “If you think kids need privacy, and I shouldn’t have recorded it, I’ll remove 

“No need,” Zane replied, clearly on my side. “Right now, our goal is to help and need space, we can respect that then.” 

Willow get b 

tbetter. Besides, she’s only five years old–she doesn’t have any real privacy yet. When she gets older 

Willow carefully placed the two dolls at the head of her bed and stared at them. For some reason, she couldn’t bring herself to speak when she thought of the dolls as Dorothy and Milton. She wen avoided looking into their eyes and instead focused on her small, chubby hands 

the took a deep breath, reminding herself over and over that they were just sedinary stuffed toys, not real people. Gradually, her tense emotions began to ease after a long silence, she finally said, “Grandin and Grandpa, I’m sorry. After Daddy and Mommy’s car accident, Grandma Howena told me you’d hate me.” Willow dim’thily understand why, but as soon as she mentioned the past, tears started to fall. I’m scared you’ll hate me. I’m afraid that when you look at me, After a moment, she conued, “That’s why I’ve been avoiding you. I didn’t dare face you. Last time, I told Mommy about it. She said you love me and wouldn’t blame me is that true? 

all you’ll see indisgust.” As Willow posted out her thoughts, it felt as though the heavy weight on her chest had lifted, and the felt much lighter. Finally, she added, “Grandpa and Grandma, I love you.” 

with joy, As soon as she saw Zane, she beamed and asked, “Daddy, why are you so handsome! 

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Zane usually shrugged off compliments from others as he was fully aware of his own appearance. When it came from his daughter, it made him feel like his entire world brightened. With a smile, he replied, “You’re pretty cute, on”