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

stunned, her fingertips digging into

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

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

some

glanced at it, noting the elegant

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

woman across from him donned a chic, red Dior mini skirt and clutched

man's growing irritation,

mother that you've got stomach issues. Our family

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

he could still make out

shifting his gaze away. "I should be