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.

the vastness of scientific research

stunned, her fingertips digging

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

she slightly lowered her gaze. She could almost envision the disappointment mixed with regret in Madeleine's eyes

passed Roseanne a piece of paper with some numbers scribbled on it.

at it, noting

waiter as he set down the dessert, stealing a covert

bore a hint of indifference tinged with impatience. The woman across from him donned a chic, red Dior mini skirt and clutched

to the man's growing

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

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

to hear their conversation, he could still make out the faint smile on her face. The previously tolerable noise around him suddenly became unbearably loud,

shifting his gaze away. "I