The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Willow felt nervous. She asked, "What is it? The both of you look so serious. I'm a little scared."

I gently patted Willow's back to help her relax. I said, "It's not a big deal. You can make this decision by yourself, so you don't have to be worried."

Upon hearing that, Willow sighed with relief.

Then, Zane held my hand and said solemnly, "Mommy and I thought it was the right time for us to get married. But we felt it would be disrespectful to you if we signed the papers without telling you. We were also worried that you might reject the idea of us getting married, so we wanted to hear your opinion.

"If you don't want us to get married, we won't."

Willow was stunned. She asked, "This is major, and you're asking for my opinion?"

Dorothy and Milton looked at each other. In response, Zane said calmly, "Yeah, because you are very important to Mommy and me. We want your support in this."

However, Willow had gone blank.

"This is very important! Since you asked for my opinion, I must take responsibility. I'll need some time to think about it."

Sensing Willow's anxiety, I gently rubbed her back to calm her. I said, "No problem. You can take as much time as you need to consider it."

Willow nodded and said, "Okay."

Then, she looked at Zane and asked, "Daddy, can we talk?"

Upon hearing that, Zane got up and said, "Sure."

The two went to talk at the study. As Willow watched Zane close the door, she felt conflicted. She asked, "Daddy, will you treat me the same even after marrying Mommy?"

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Zane explained, "Regardless of our marriage, it wouldn't affect how I treat you. I will treat you the same as how I've always treated you before.

"Nothing is going to change. The only difference is that the relationship between Mommy and I will be legalized.

"You can legally call her 'Mommy,' too. Right now, even though you're calling her 'Mommy, 'you're actually unrelated."

Zane felt the need to break things

down for Willow. He added, "But you're just calling her that because you wanted to. She will also become your actual mother."noveldrama

In a daze, Willow asked, "Is that so?"

"Yes. So you should give it some thought. Whatever your decision may be, I will respect that," Zane replied.

But it was too much for Willow to process. When she left the study, she still felt conflicted.

Looking dejected, Willow approached me and asked, "Mommy, can you bunk with me tonight?"

Hearing that, Zane held my hand and lightly shook his head, but I found that funny. I wondered why

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After lightly patting Zane's hand away, I said to Willow, "No problem."

Then, Willow exclaimed delightfully, "I have so many things to tell you, Mommy! Let me shower quickly!"