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.

at his exaggerated expression. "If you like it, feel

being such a wonderful person, anyone dating you

fork down. "Excuse me for a moment. I'll see what that's

the door, Hertha began dragging her outside

fumed, "Come on, we must go to the hospital. Murray's sick,

dropping. "We've broken up.

ulcer, and you're still holding

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

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

her envy clearly showing. She didn't even have a

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

even, "Yes,

Hertha laughed bitterly. "Just remember what you've said today. 1