Chapter 54

Zane picked up the artwork and examined it thoughtfully. Willow watched him eagerly. "So, what do you think?" Zane went quiet. His taste didn't quite stretch to appreciating an entirely pink piece. But when he saw Willow's hopeful look, he hesitated for a long while before finally nodding. "It's nice," he said. Happy with his response, Willow packed her books into her backpack, making sure not to leave anything behind. She double-checked before finally zipping it up. Then, Willow took a seat and enjoyed the steak Zane had cooked for her. The well-done steak was tender and juicy. After taking a bite, she couldn't help but exclaim, "Daddy, you always make the best food!" "Thanks," Zane replied, happy to hear her compliment. Willow saw that I hadn't tried my steak yet and quickly encouraged me, "Mommy, you should give it a taste!" Even though she was just a little girl, she loved sharing with others, whether it was delicious food or her joy. I cut a piece and took a bite while she