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.

table and grabbed a

eyes sparkled at the sight. "It's been ages since I've had this. Did you go out of your way

bakery downtown was famous for its hard-to-get

Madeleine said with a happy smile, "You, my dear, that's so sweet. That place is too far, and you

gently tapped her on

head.

no more sweet

for you. Why don't

me over just to watch me do homework,

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

nodded. "Got it,

walk away with such energy,

preparing a hearty dinner in the evening before cleaning up

night, while reviewing her notes, her

[Heading to the library tomorrow? Want to go

thought, Roseanne replied: [Sure, see you

waiting at the library entrance when

you had