Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Some photos were of Leda, freshly off the rollercoaster, looking like she'd dodged a bullet. The sight was so hilarious that she couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Scrolling to the end, she was about to lock her phone when she noticed two familiar figures in the background of her selfie. Her lips pursed slightly, realizing she'd accidentally caught Millie and Murray in the frame.

She was the star in the photo, and the others were mere background extras. Yet, how those two held hands made it seem like she was the intruder in their world.

...

"Sadie, Sadie!" Murray clutched his stomach, pale as a ghost, calling out twice.

But the mansion was eerily silent. There was no response.

He'd woken up early in agony. Waves of pain rolled from his stomach, leaving him cold and nauseous, but nothing came out when he tried to throw up. It was a familiar pain, his stomach ulcer acting up again. Remembering he had antacids in the house, Murray rummaged through the cabinets only to find an empty box.

Bearing the pain, he called his assistant. "Bring some antacids to the mansion, will you?"

and drove to the mansion, finding Murray pale and

"Mr. Sherwood, your medication."

water and gulped them

concern, "Do you

him

assistant

an hour later, Murray was

right ones? Can't you read

his usual brand, he realized why

check. Which brand

stared at the box, his mind e going blank. Roseanne used to take care of this. He had no idea

he dialed Roseanne's number. "Sorry, the number you are calling is

had blocked him. Then, the sound of