Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Upon hearing the noise, Cliff dashed to the door to greet whoever was coming.

In a flash, there stood Murray, arm in arm with Millie.

'Hold on a minute!' Cliff let out a sharp hiss.

With a calm face, Murray greeted, "Cliff."

"Hey, Murray's here. Take a seat. Come on." Cliff hurried to welcome them, pouring drinks and offering snacks.

Later on, seizing the moment when Millie stepped away to the restroom, Cliff couldn't help but burst out, "Dude, what's going on? Weren't you two over? Why'd you bring her here?"

After a few drinks, Murray's gaze turned hazy. "She's young. Give it some time. She might not be able to accept it just yet."

Cliff felt a twinge of frustration. 'Still young? She's in college, for crying out loud! Murray's playing the fool here!'

Cliff asked, "And what about Roseanne? You're not planning to win her back?"

If that were the case, Corley would be over the moon.

Mentioning Roseanne, a pang hit Murray's heart. "Who said so?"

then?" He glanced toward the direction Millie had

his drink. "Don't rush it. Once I've settled things with Millie, I'll do my best to

bit his lip. He wanted to tell Murray that opportunities wouldn't wait and that Roseanne

Cliff decided to keep quiet, not wanting to

didn't wrap up until

and got held into his car by the club's

already in

was okay, not much

too many,

extended his stay at a nearby

planning to head there.

for Murray and Millie, they stood by

sturdy arm, looking the part of a woman indove.

clear that she was willing to stay

"You have class tomorrow. I'd better drop you off at your

flashing in her eyes,

Murray's expression softened.

her disappear into the