Chapter 23 Meanwhile, Willow was in her bedroom. Her room was huge and decorated like a princess' room from an animated movie- exquisite and lavish. She wore a princess gown and cradled a bunny plush toy, her back facing the door as she sat on the carpet silently. Zane was eager to lighten up her mood. "Willow, look who's here." Willow turned around, ignored him, and stayed silent. He couldn't help but turn to me with a helpless look. Although this was my job, I had always wanted a daughter. Besides, Willow looked like an adorable princess. As such, I started to take a liking to her. Pretending to be grumpy, I said, "Oh, so Willow doesn't want me here." Once she heard my voice, she quickly turned around, shot up, and hurried to me. Then, she shook her head. I crouched down to meet her eyes. "Why aren't you talking to me? Do you dislike me? Is that why you're not speaki{ Willow was ready to shake her head again, but perhaps worried I would misunderstand her intentions, she said, "No. I like you a lot." "I like you, too, Willow." I held her hand. "And I like hearing you talk. Would you chat with me more in the future?" Mimicking an adult, she sighed. "Alright." Since she hadn't spoken in a long time, it would be too much to ask of her to initiate conversations with me. Thus, I took the lead. "I heard you haven't been eating lately. Are you hungry?" Willow lowered her head, her dainty fingers patting her tummy. "Yes!" I burst into a smile. "Let's go eat, shall we?" She nodded initially, but seemingly afraid I'd be upset, she enunciated, "Okay!" By then, Zane seemed to have relaxed greatly. I held Willow's hand and was ready to bring her to the dining area when she suddenly stopped and stared at me. Confused, I asked, "What's wrong?" "Mommy…" She lowered her head and asked somewhat embarrassingly, "Can you carry me to the living room?" "We can't always use our mistakes to punish ourselves and make ourselves unhappy. Got it?" Willow was taken aback, and Zane appeared surprised as he looked at me. After a while, she accepted my words and smiled. "Got it." Chapter 23 2/2 "Good girl." I caressed her face and watched Zane place her by the dining table. "Let's eat." Willow had been raised well. During meals, she didn't need anyone to coax or feed her. Instead, she sat quietly, enjoying her food. "She has school later." Zane was finally relieved to see Willow in a good mood, thanks to my help. He asked, "Could you please drop her off?" At last, I averted my gaze away from Willow. "Of course." "The thing is… she goes to the same kindergarten as Zachary." Zane was obviously worried that I would feel awkward seeing Steven at the kindergarten gate after our divorce. Title: ReelTalk EP8- From Hinge to Unhinged Join host Rachel Bencosme as she delves into Sarah's dating escapades in the latest episode of ReelTalk. This installment explores the turbulent realm of dating apps and much more. In this captivating episode, Sarah navigates the highs and lows of modern romance, shedding light on the complexities of virtual connections. Rachel's probing questions reveal the raw emotions behind Sarah's quest for love in a digital age. ReelTalk EP8 stands out for its candid portrayal of the challenges faced by today's singles, offering a glimpse into the rollercoaster ride of online dating. Dive into this riveting narrative and witness Sarah's journey unfold on CrushReel. Experience the unfiltered emotions and relatable experiences that make ReelTalk EP8 a must-read for fans of romance. Available to read online at CrushReel, this episode promises a captivating exploration of love in the digital era.