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.

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

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

determined Murray was, Cliff decided to keep quiet, not wanting to

party didn't wrap up until the

bill and got

driver was already in place, ensuring everyone got home

was okay, not

smoked too many, carrying

scent. He had extended his stay at a

planning to head there.

for Murray and Millie, they stood by the roadside

the part of a woman indove. "Babe, it's

she was willing to stay the

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

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

Murray's expression softened.

into the building before turning away. The driver inquired, "Mr. Sherwood, where