Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

After pulling an all-nighter, Roseanne looked at her finished manuscript and decided to strike when the iron was hot by submitting it to Science, one of the three top-tier global academic journals, and

representing the pinnacle of human research in natural sciences.

Roseanne wasn't too confident about her submission getting accepted. After all, with so many disciplines, fields, and brilliant researchers worldwide, she was nobody in comparison. But she wanted to give it a shot.

Before dawn broke, Roseanne shut down her computer and caught some much-needed sleep. At eight o'clock sharp, she woke up, got ready, grabbed a quick breakfast, and headed to the library with her study materials.

She hadn't expected to run into Owen as she was leaving.

It was raining outside, and the umbrella he was holding was still dripping.

Roseanne greeted him, "Morning! You didn't pull an all-nighter, did you?"

Owen replied honestly, "Yeah, I was rushing to get some data out."

was about to head there again after

cup of hot coffee. "It'll

"Thanks."

after getting soaked." She pointed at his shoulder,

get going then." Roseanne

closed her umbrella and was about to enter

"Roseanne!"

As she passed by the library, it started to rain, trapping her temporarily, but unexpectedly, she

lacking in cash, but don't worry. I've

more than anything. I heard his stomach issues flared up again yesterday. You..." "Hertha, who are you talking to?"

approached, wearing Chanel's latest spring haute couture, her well-maintained face showing hardly any signs of aging, and carrying a

Isn't this my son's budget girlfriend?'