Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Among the daughters-in-law, Raven was diligent and skilled, Abbey had a knack for charming conversations, and then there was Madge... somehow, she just didn't fit in. Over time, this sentiment extended to Norris as well.

What good is a son who forgets his mom after he gets married? How can he stack up against the eldest son who not only takes care of his parents but also turned into their boss? Roseanne sat next to her mother, resigned.

After all, if her grandparents didn't favor her, why bother trying to win their affection?

Better to just eat this meal quietly and leave.

"Anne, that purse... it's quite nice, is it designer?" Aunt Raven asked, setting down the fruit bowl and suddenly turning her attention to Roseanne.

In an instant, all eyes were on her.

Before Roseanne could reply, Abbey chimed in, "Oh, that logo, isn't it called... what, LV?"

Lauretta corrected, "If you don't know, don't speak. It's Hermès."

"Ah? Like in the TV shows, those bags that cost tens of thousands?" Abbey gasped.

She wasn't familiar with luxury brands, but she was an avid drama watcher. In the recent hit "Life at Thirty," the female lead and the rich wives all flaunted their Hermès at gatherings. So pricey!

The Hermès Roseanne had left at Murray's villa, and this one she bought on her own for a few dollars, just to match her outfit. With no logo in sight, she didn't expect her aunt to recognize it. Raven was surprised, "Is it really that expensive?"

Though her husband owned a business, and they were well-off, Raven, having struggled through the early days with Maddox, didn't care much for fashion or luxury brands.

couldn't help but glance at Roseanne

looked over

could it be? I saw it on sale at a roadside leather store, grabbed it for just a few

a good fake would cost

that Abbey knew about

it, just

at her, lifting an

then said, "Let's eat some

conversation about the bag came

Raven bought are

"I just picked the most expensive ones, thinking of Halley

of Raven and her husband, was the sole

Where's Halley? Didn't

Raven

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in

his startup to handle and

the holidays this

"Halley started his own company?

hint of envy, which made Raven

think it's quite