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.

you like it, feel

added shyly, his eyelashes fluttering, "With your cooking skills and being such a wonderful person, anyone dating you would be lucky." Before Roseanne could reply, a loud knocking interrupted

me for a moment. I'll see

dragging her outside

we must go to

broken up. His

couldn't believe what she was hearing. "Murray's got a perforated ulcer, and you're still holding

this how you show your love? You know Murray didn't mean it when he suggested breaking up. You took it seriously, and now, you're stubborn,

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

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

asking is for you to visit Murray in the hospital, and even

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

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