Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Back when the whole Roseanne debacle was the talk of the town, Norris and Madge even made a trip down to Lumina City. Upon their return, they clammed up, refusing to spill the beans. But if the rumors swirling around were anything to go by, the truth wasn't far off.

Apparently, Roseanne had given up on her studies for love, smitten with a guy who, by all accounts, seemed to be rolling in dough. No wonder she was ready to ditch her textbooks, all to keep him hooked. Norris and Madge couldn't help but frown at the thought.

Yet, Roseanne seemed unfazed, "No, we've broken up."

"I've heard those high-society types have sky-high standards. You were probably just a fling to him. Look at how foolish you've been, taking it seriously. Marrying into wealth isn't as easy as pie," Abbey said, shaking her head in disbelief.

"And you know, for a girl, reputation is everything. After all these years, he didn't even offer some sort of... compensation?"

In soap operas, those wealthy old men are always so generous, handing out millions like candy during a breakup.

By that measure, Roseanne didn't seem to be at a loss...

But Abbey couldn't hide her envy.

"Just a few years of playing house and she hits the jackpot, going from rags to riches. But why her? She's no Helen of Troy, so why does everything come so easy for her?"

was cashing in on this,

up, her gaze sharp, locking eyes with Abbey, "What kind of compensation should I have received, according to you, Abbey?

hand on the table, standing up abruptly, "Abbey, we're family, but I'd appreciate it

I not being respectful? Can't I show some concern

how you

what's that supposed to

squeezing her daughter's hand. "Abbey, Norris is just saying your comments are inappropriate, out of line, lacking evidence, and downright slanderous." Abbey had expected Madge to play

time, Madge stood her

she was in the wrong, Abbey kicked Irving Cole, who was sitting next to

meal, unbothered. Lauretta Cole

Crash!

Abbey might have been harsh, but she wasn't entirely wrong. She meant well, so was it necessary for you two to

Did you hear what she said? How could she

points she

distress, let alone