Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Roseanne always appreciated a no-nonsense attitude, so her straightforward request was no surprise. "Ms. Payne has left the hospital, and I'm in the dark about her whereabouts. I was hoping you could accompany me for a visit if it's not too much trouble..."

Her gaze flickered slightly, adding, "And if Ms. Payne gets heated, maybe you could help calm things down. You know, for health's sake."

The hint of a smile seemed to play at the corners of Owen's mouth when he heard that.

Roseanne continued, "I understand you're busy. So, you can set the time."

Owen nodded. "Alright, how about the day after tomorrow?"

Roseanne expressed her gratitude with a heartfelt thanks.

Cradling her lemonade, she suddenly asked, "Why... why are you willing to help me?"

Owen met her gaze with his brown, expressive eyes. When Roseanne thought he might not respond, he began, "Because you're Roseanne." Roseanne was surprised.

Payne once mentioned," he said, sipping his coffee, "that she has three regrets in life. One is that the vastness of scientific research exceeds the short span

was stunned, her fingertips digging into her

piercing gaze observed her, filled with a profound curiosity that quickly settled back into tranquility. It was his first encounter with Roseanne, yet it wasn't the first time he had heard her name. What made this girl, mentioned in the same breath as life, research, and family, so significant

almost envision the disappointment mixed with regret in Madeleine's eyes when Madeleine spoke

a piece of paper with some numbers scribbled on it. "Here's

at it, noting the

down the dessert, stealing a covert glance

tinged with impatience. The woman across from him donned a chic, red Dior mini skirt

man's growing irritation,

from your mother that you've got stomach issues. Our family happens to know a specialist for that,

his lighter, offering occasional responses. He had agreed to the blind date arranged by his mother, intending not

he could still make out the faint smile on her face. The previously tolerable noise

gaze away.