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?"

toward the direction Millie had left. "Playing

his drink. "Don't rush it. Once I've settled things with

that opportunities wouldn't wait and that Roseanne might have moved on by the time Murray had sorted

Murray was, Cliff decided to keep

party didn't wrap up

bill and got held into his car

driver was already in place, ensuring

okay, not much

too many, carrying

extended his stay at a nearby

planning to head there.

and Millie, they stood

looking the part of a woman indove.

clear that she

he suggested, "You have

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

Murray's expression softened.

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