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?"

in on this, they'd

"What kind of compensation should I have received, according to you, Abbey? Money,

the table, standing up abruptly, "Abbey, we're family, but I'd

not being respectful? Can't

how you

Norris, what's that

saying your comments are inappropriate, out of line, lacking evidence, and downright slanderous." Abbey had expected Madge to play peacekeeper, given her

time, Madge stood

couple united against her, and knowing she was in the wrong, Abbey kicked Irving Cole, who was sitting next to her, "Are you dead? Your wife is being bullied, and you just

just shrugged, focused on his meal, unbothered. Lauretta Cole chose to

Crash!

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

visibly upset, protested, "Mom! Did you hear what she said? How could she talk

points she

some form of compensation for emotional distress, let alone