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?"

family was cashing in on this, they'd

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

up abruptly, "Abbey, we're family, but I'd appreciate it if you'd

I not being

how you

what's that supposed to

of line, lacking evidence, and downright slanderous." Abbey had expected Madge to play peacekeeper, given her usually gentle nature, especially in

Madge

the wrong, Abbey kicked Irving Cole, who was sitting next to her, "Are you dead? Your wife is being bullied, and

unbothered. Lauretta Cole chose to ignore the scene as

Crash!

down, glaring at Norris, "Enough with this drama! It's the holiday season Abbey might have been harsh, but she wasn't

said? How could she talk about Roseanne

she made,

distress, let