Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Madeleine turned to Roseanne. "You have a good memory. There was a book in this series about genetic testing, right? I can't find it."

Roseanne didn't have a photographic memory but had a knack for remembering the important stuff. She had flipped through the book Madeleine talked about at the library a few days ago. Her gaze shifted to the bookshelf, scanning until her eyes lit up. "Ms. Payne, is this the one you're looking for?"

Madeleine glanced at the cover. "Yes, yes, that's the one! You've got eagle eyes. I've been searching for ages, and it was right under my nose...'

"Carlisle, come here. This book, along with these primary research papers, should be enough for now. Take them with you, and I'll see if I can dig up anything else later."

"Thank you, Professor."

Carlisle reached out to take them. He had been scrambling to gather enough resources for his graduate thesis. Hearing Madeleine had the original texts, he had come over first thing in the morning.

It was then that Madeleine remembered to introduce them. "Anne was my student, and she'll return as one soon."

Carlisle paused, taking a moment to catch on. "Oh, planning to be your postgrad?"

Madeleine laughed, then turned to Roseanne. "This is Carlisle, a second-year master's student gearing up for his PhD. He's been reviewing lately, too. You two could keep each other company." Roseanne nodded slightly. "Nice to meet you. I'm Roseanne."

Realizing Roseanne was also Madeleine's student, Carlisle took out his phone, offering to exchange contact information. "It'd be great to hit the library together. Maybe we can discuss our projects and help each other out."

After a brief chat, Carlisle had to leave for class.

and grabbed

since I've had this. Did you

downtown was famous

without mentioning the nearly hour-long queue she endured. "I just happened to pass by, so I picked it up." Madeleine said with a happy smile, "You, my dear, that's so sweet. That place is too far, and you must have waited a long line."

tapped her

head.

no more sweet

a few assignments for you. Why

watch me do homework,

"Less chatter, more study. I'm just looking

nodded. "Got

walk away with such energy,

the day at Madeleine's house, preparing a hearty dinner in the evening before cleaning up

reviewing her notes,

[Heading to the library tomorrow?

a moment of thought, Roseanne replied: [Sure,

saw Carlisle waiting at the

had