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.

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 of life. Two is having

her fingertips digging into

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 to Ms.

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

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

glanced at it, noting the

waiter as he set down the dessert, stealing a covert glance at the patrons

a hint of indifference tinged with impatience. The woman across from him donned a chic,

oblivious to the man's growing irritation, chattering away

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

his mother, intending not to cause a scene. However, he found himself utterly disinterested in what the

man a few tables away. Unable to hear their conversation, he could still

gaze