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.

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

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

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

a piece of paper with some numbers scribbled

it,

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

across from him donned a chic, red Dior mini skirt and clutched a Hermes Birkin in

seemed oblivious to the man's growing irritation, chattering

you've got stomach issues. Our family happens to

He had agreed to the blind date arranged by his mother, intending not to cause a scene. However, he found himself utterly disinterested in what the woman

away. Unable to hear their conversation, he could still make out the faint smile on her face. The previously tolerable noise around

shifting his gaze