Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Roseanne checked the fridge when she got home, noticing a good amount of groceries left from the day before. She planned a hearty meal with beef stew, barbecue fish, prime ribs, and green beans. Her deft movements in washing and chopping the food were a revelation to Carlisle, who was utterly clueless in the kitchen.

"It seems most people these days order takeout or eat out. Finding someone who prefers cooking their meals is becoming rarer," he commented.

Roseanne offered a slight smile in response. "Everyone has their way of living. I happen to enjoy cooking for myself."

Carlisle watched her bustling about, taking in the surroundings. The apartment was small but meticulously tidy and thoughtfully decorated.

A small bookshelf in the living room caught his eye, filled with professional literature, among which a physics book oddly stood out.

He thought it was a bit rude to closely examine a lady's personal space, so he stopped looking around.

Soon, dinner was ready, filling the room with delicious aromas.

Carlisle was stunned after trying the prime ribs, his eyes widening in shock. "This is amazing. You're skilled in the kitchen." Having been accustomed to the heavy flavors of fast food, he found the dishes Roseanne cooked to be a delightful surprise. "Heavenly," he thought to himself.

expression. "If you like it,

eyelashes fluttering, "With your cooking skills and being such a wonderful

frowned, setting her fork down. "Excuse me for a moment.

Roseanne opened the door, Hertha began dragging her outside

"Come on, we must go to

gaze dropping. "We've broken up. His matters don't concern me

"Murray's got a perforated ulcer, and you're still holding a grudge till

in love with him? Is this how you show your love? You know Murray didn't mean it when he suggested

did he not treat you well? Living in a mansion, wearing designer clothes, picking any jewelry you wanted, using a black card whenever you

off these luxuries, her envy clearly showing. She didn't even

well of you. All I'm asking is for you to visit Murray in the hospital, and even that's too

was even, "Yes, it's too much to ask. You can

Hertha laughed bitterly. "Just remember what you've said today.