Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Hertha was puzzled.

If it had been any other time, Roseanne would have been at Murray's hospital bedside in a heartbeat, fussing over him with water and endless concern, her eyes brimming with tears. But this time, she was nowhere to be seen.

When Hertha voiced her thoughts, a deathly silence spread. Stone-faced, Murray said nothing. Cliff and York, who knew the situation, dared not make a sound.

Corley finally spoke up, his voice indifferent. "They broke up. Didn't you guys know?"

Beverley frowned. "Still holding a grudge? How many days has it been? Her temper sure has grown!"

Upon hearing that, Murray's expression darkened.

"Ahem! Beverley, it might not be so easy to resolve this time..." Corley glanced at Beverley.

Beverley exploded, "What do you mean? Roseanne is putting on airs now?"

coldly, his face stern, "it's truly over this time. I was

and Hertha was

the timeline, Roseanne's absence did

leave the

you are? My son was a blessing in your life! All these years, how much has he

teeth. "My son is sick now.

interrupting, and then calmly said, "I'm sorry, but

number. Then she opened her messaging app, deleted

sigh of

calling back only to find the line busy. She was

...

subtle smile at the corner of

having just sorted out

the end of the day, darkness had fallen. The night breeze carried a hint