Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Upon hearing that, Murray's expression softened slightly, but then it hardened again as she continued, "You mean nothing to me."

"It's getting late. If you're going to keep acting crazy, I'll have to call the butler to send security over."

Murray tried to say, "Anne..."

"I'm counting to three. Three, two..." Roseanne pulled out her phone and was already on the dial screen. All she had to do was press a button, and the butler would appear instantly. Frustrated but helpless, Murray left with a huff, "I'll come back for you tomorrow."

With that, he stormed off.

Millie quietly observed the scene from a nearby restaurant patio, her expression and eyes hidden in the darkness.

Dawn was breaking when Leda returned the following day.

Roseanne poured herself a glass of milk and grabbed a slice of toast, barely taking a few bites before she heard the lock disengaging.

had changed into a new dress and was humming a tune

a piece, savoring the perfectly toasted, soft, and crispy bread before reaching for

with contentment and smiled. "Looks like you had a

such a handsome catch in ages." Leda's face held nostalgia and pleasure at the memory, "Broad shoulders, six-pack abs,

from the Usrota, with undeniable good looks. And with the fitness culture there, Leda was sure the abs she felt

woke up in the

her lose

her appointment with the diving instructor and didn't

you the day before? I booked a

famously clear and blue, with designated deep-diving areas where you can swim among fish and coral reefs at

about it. Though intimidated by the pressure and the possible claustrophobia underwater, her curiosity and love for the

well-regarded locally and known for his humor and patience. When he saw his clients were two beautiful ladies, he went out of his way

diving, he methodically told the dos and don'ts, including underwater hand signals and how to use the gear. Besides, there was some basic training before getting into