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

as

mess into another? Mr. Lincoln, it was nice

she turned

nor Aaron was someone she wanted to deal with right then.

watched her slim figure disappear, a shadow crossing

cease. Do you think you can escape?" Unbeknownst to them,

spotted York with his phone, grinning like a cat that got the cream.

by his tone, lifting his phone with pride and

the photo and instantly

gossip. "Not just her, but Aaron too. I've already

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

reaction," He paused, his tone taking on a meaningful edge, "It seems Roseanne is playing for keeps