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 left. "Playing

it. Once I've settled things with Millie, I'll do my best to make

lip. He wanted to tell Murray that opportunities wouldn't wait and that Roseanne might have moved on by the time Murray had sorted the

was, Cliff decided to

party didn't wrap up

managed to sign the bill and got held into his

was already in place,

was okay, not much

smoked too many,

had extended his stay

planning to head there.

Millie, they stood

to Murray's sturdy arm, looking the part of a woman indove. "Babe, it's so

was clear that she was willing to

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

disappointment flashing in her eyes, but her words were compliant, "Okay,

Murray's expression softened.

Grandstone Institute, he watched her disappear into the building before turning away. The driver inquired, "Mr. Sherwood,