Chapter 262

Zane's question left me puzzled. I couldn't help but ask back, "Why would I mind?" Zane understood that if a woman truly loved a man, she would naturally develop a sense of possessiveness toward him. My indifference signified that I didn't love him—not yet. Though disappointed, Zane reminded himself not to rush things. He smiled faintly, "You're right." … After dropping Suzy off at her home and ensuring Liam wasn't lurking nearby, Zane and I finally drove away. When we got home, Willow rushed into my arms the moment she saw me. "Mommy!" I bent down and scooped her up. "What's up?" Her tiny face pressed against my shoulder as she excitedly said, "Do you remember the goal I set in front of you before?" "You said you'd be able to communicate with people other than me and Daddy within a month." "That's right! And look! It hasn't even been a month, and I've already achieved it." Willow looked at me, her eyes sparkling. "I'm so amazing, right? Don't I deserve a reward?" She truly