The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 261

Chapter 261 

Back home, Willow gathered the entire family to join her in her daily physical exercises. Afterward, she pulled Penelope, along with her grandparents, upstairs to continue their playtime. 

This left only Zane, Suzy, and me in the living room. Suzy glanced upstairs, her expression soft. “I initially thought Willow needed Penelope’s help to get better, but who could’ve imagined she drover on her own? 

“Ductly,” Lagreed, equally amazed. “Kids improve much faster than we expect.” 

Suzy chuckled. “So true. Look at Penelope. When she lived with Liam, she was like a timid line quail, constantly wallding on shells. But after just a few days with me, the’s already rebrning to her lively self.” 

Her voice was filled with love as she spoke of Penelope. “If I’d known that switching to a less stressful job would make her be easier, I would’ve quit my old job ages ago.” 

I could sense Suzy’s guilt as a mother and gently patted her shoulder. “It’s never toolate to make changes” 

You’re right,” Sury agreed. 

At this moment, Zane chimed in, “How about we celebrate Willow’s and Penelope’s improvements tonight? Dinner at Silver Crescent Hoe? 

Suzy and I immediately agreed to the 

Zane stood up. “I’ll make the reservation 

The hotel wasn’t far from the villa. When we arrived, the server led to a prate dining room, where the food was soon served. Though Zane hadn’t ordered too much, it was enough to 

At the center of the table was a massive cake. 

The two little girl gasped in delight, their eyes wide. “Wow! 

Zane said, his usual icy tone softened, “Go on Make a wish.” 

“okay!” The girls gleefully blew out the candles. 

Willow wished, “I hope I can overcome autism and talk to everyone like normal I hope our family will live happily together. And I hope my friend Penelope’s dreams come true. Penslope followed with her wishes. “I wish for happy days with my mom and for Dad not to bother us anymore. I wish for Mom’s work to go well. And lastly, I hope my friend Willow gets better soon! 

The innocence of their dreams brought a smile to everyone’s faces. Overwhelmed with joy, Penelope bagged Willow, and the two began jumping around the room excitedly. 

Laughing, I gently reminded them, “Time to eat 

“Okay “Willow obediently sat beside me. Being a child, she naturally gravitated toward the more sweet dish, like honey–glazed pork tenderloin. However, not wanting to disturb my meal, she hesitated before tapping Zane’s arm. – 

“Daddy, I want some tenderloin. Can you get it for me?