Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

As Corley left the restaurant, he missed bumping into Murray, coming in for breakfast.

Murray frowned slightly. He glanced around discreetly, not spotting Roseanne anywhere.

"Babe, looking for something?" Noticing his surveying gaze, Millie asked knowingly.

Murray looked back at her. "You shouldn't have insisted on coming over with that injury on your leg."

"I could have had breakfast in bed, but I've stayed in for too long. I need some fresh air, or else I'll start to feel out of breath," Millie said, sticking her tongue out playfully.

Murray hummed softly, "What do you fancy for breakfast?"

"A sandwich and some milk, thank you, babe."

Murray had searched all four diners on the island by noon and still hadn't seen Roseanne. He strolled along the beach in the afternoon with no luck, either. At night, he spotted Leda, but still no sign of Roseanne.

It was even weirder that Corley seemed to have vanished since that morning. Could it be that Roseanne and he went on a date? The thought made Murray restless. He stood up, paused, and picked up Millie's shawl hanging on the back of the chair.

It was a regular piece bought on the island. Nearly everyone had one, including Roseanne.

her shawl with me at noon. Here, take it

Leda got caught off guard and blurted out, "Noon? How's that possible?

"Murray, trying to trick

turned sharp. "Anne went

her eyes. "None of

"It seems like she did

getting his answer, Murray took

If Roseanne had left, Corley must have been

for

out his phone and called Maurice. "Book

Will the lady

ask and

He hesitated.

setting sail the day after tomorrow. They're having a captain's dinner on board. Let's sign up, shall we? It could be fun. What do

his. "Since I can't travel back now with my condition, why not just enjoy ourselves a bit longer?"

asked on the phone. "Hello? Mr. Sherwood, are