The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 108

Chapter 108 

Willow sniffled and said, “I just feel that you probably want to be Zachary’s mommy again..……. 

Surprised, I asked. “What makes you think that? 

Wow stopped sobbing. “Because you gave birth to him 

That was when it hit me. Willow still felt insecure about this matter. Though we were close, any changes with Zachary made her nervous. She was afraid I would leave her. While I thought about how to reassure her, Willow continued, “I know it’s hard not having a mummy. But I feel so selfish for stealing someone else’s m 

Her voice ti mbled. “But I love Mommy so much. I don’t want to give you back to him.” 

“You know what? It’s alright to be a selfish.“I took her small hand as 1 spoke. 

1 told her gently, “You don’t have to sacrifice your man happiness just because someone else is having a hard time. Willow looked at me, confused. 

I said with a smile, “I left Zachary because he hurt me. Whatever kind of person he becomes now doesn’t change that. “I’m your mommy because you love me and are good to me. That’s why I want to be with you. 

Willow asked eagerly, “50, you won’t leave me?” 

Het joy was contagious “Never 

She jumped up and bounced on the bed citedly before showering me with hugs and iduses. “Yay! Love you, Monumy!! 

I hugged her back, laughing and saying, “Llove you, too.” 

Once she calmed down, tuned to the story. Though the seemed to want to say mare, sleep won not, and she drifted off peacefully. 

Closing her door, I found Zane waiting ourside. 

We had fallen into this pattern lately. If he wanted to talk, he would wait near Willow’s room after she fell asleep. 

I followed him to the balcony and casually asked, “What’s up?” 

Leaning against the railing, he looked right at me. “We’ve paid you the bonus. Check if you’ve received It.” 

I checked my text messages. The bank notification was right at the top 

I stared at the amount, dumbfounded. “A hundred grand 

Zane smiled at my socks that not enough?” 

I looked up at him. “It’s way too much!” 

He chucked “Well, then. 

He glanced away “Since we pay so well, can we count on you if we need your artwork in the future? 

“Of course!” I was not about to pass up extra income Like this. Hur… 

“hut just pay me the regular rate next time. 

Zane did not say no “Not greedy, are you? 

Between my salary and freelance work,” I said, gazing at the stars, make me shum must already. And now that you’re giving me event income, I’m content” Duned to face him “Prally” 

| believe you” Zane met my gaze. “Duvemter good news.” 

Ever since bensming Willow’s mom, I serined to be blessed every day. Lasked casually, “What is it?” 

*Tve Mattedaronis publishing company, and were almost fully staffed.” 

Tearing that, I steppedcloset all looked at him. “Are you serious?” 

His tone was earnest. “Anslutely ***