Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 5

"Having trouble finding a parking spot? Let me go help..."

Whoops! Cliff finally realized, noticing the displeased expression on Murray's face. "Ahem! Murray, Roseanne hasn't come back yet, has she?"

It had been over three hours.

Murray spread his hands and shrugged. "Come back? You think breaking up is a joke?"

With that, he walked past Cliff and sat on the couch.

Cliff scratched his head. Could it be? But soon enough, he shook his head, feeling he was overthinking it. If anyone could make a clean break, it was Murray, but not Roseanne. Of all the women who might agree to a breakup, Roseanne wouldn't. That was a well-known fact in their circle.

"Murray, why are you alone?" Never one to avoid stirring the pot, York Gibson folded his arms with a smirk. "You bet three hours, and now it's been a whole day."

Murray smirked, "A bet's a bet. What's the penalty?"

York raised an eyebrow, "Let's switch it up today. No drinking."

Murray was stunned to hear that.

Anne and say in the sweetest voice.

Laughter erupted around them.

resist and snatched Murray's phone

the number you have dialed is

Roseanne blocking me?' A hint of surprise flashed across

them gradually faded as

"Or, maybe Roseanne is unavailable. Roseanne is blocking Murray, huh? Only if the pig can fly."

"Maybe Anne's serious

I'm not playing

a moment, he said, "Just don't regret

disdain. He

to lighten the mood. "Hey, let's lighten

...

was 7 am. Leda finished her morning run and entered

steaming bowl of oatmeal, Roseanne emerged from the kitchen in a houndstooth dress that showcased her slim and straight legs. Even without makeup, she was stunningly beautiful. "Go

Leda remarked, "A new hairstyle? Brown, straight, and in a high ponytail? All dolled up, and

please.

isn't that wishing you well?" Leda approached the

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