Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Aaron couldn't stand the thought of her walking away. "All these years, Murray's treated you like some prized trophy, keeping you locked away at home, making it damn near impossible for anyone else to even

glimpse you."

Roseanne looked up, her smile fading slightly. "What are you trying to say?"

Aaron took a deep breath. "Back in the day, you turned us down but ended up with him because he wouldn't give up, always the more persistent one. But did you ever stop and think that his persistence was more about winning the game than about you?"

Roseanne felt her already shattered heart torn apart again. Was what she considered deep affection merely a momentary passion, a desire to compete and win?

Seeing her face turn pale, a flicker of sympathy crossed Aaron's eyes.

He reached out, trying to touch her face, but Roseanne stepped back, putting distance between them. "Mr. Lincoln, please keep your distance."

Aaron leaned in closer. "Stop pretending. I know things are done between you and Murray."

about it?" Roseanne asked, lifting her gaze with a

ever could. Whatever you want, I'll do everything I can to give it to you as long as you're with me..."

another? Mr. Lincoln, it was nice seeing you today. But from

that, she turned and

she wanted to deal with right then. And they'd

disappear, a shadow crossing

"Anne, the tree desires calm, but the wind will not cease. Do you think you can escape?" Unbeknownst to them, someone

when he spotted York with

tone, lifting his phone with pride and

Corley glanced at the photo and instantly recognized the people in it.

the thrill of gossip. "Not just her, but Aaron too. I've already sent it to

for one woman's affection with their own eyes, recalling how

jumps in immediately after their breakup. And judging by Roseanne's reaction," He paused, his tone taking on a meaningful edge, "It seems