Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Abbey flashed a bright smile as she walked up and linked arms with Irving. "What a coincidence, bro! Running into you guys here."

Madge returned the greeting with a smile, "Hey, Abbey."

"What brings you and Roseanne to the property office? Don't tell me you're house hunting?"

"No, we actually bought a place yesterday."

"Oh, I see..." Abbey gave her a once-over, the smile on her lips growing wider. "We're here to check out the properties, especially this Lakeside Gem. It's all the rage online! I heard it's tough to get a unit on the higher floors. People are lining up, trying to sweeten the deal with the sales team, but no luck!"

"Thankfully, our cousin Lauretta knows a real estate agent here, and she managed to snag us a spot."

"Just placed the order and signed the contract."

As Abbey spoke, her eyebrows seemed to reach for the sky.

Her grin was practically uncontainable, especially upon seeing Madge's shocked expression. The thrill and pride she felt were at their peak.

Bet you didn't see that coming, huh?

bad you don't have it."

her off guard was the fact that Irving and

move into a new place

fit our needs, you know? And the amenities and environment

nodded, "So, what are you planning to do with your

in, her lips curling into a sly smile. "We're not planning to sell or rent. We're not exactly strapped for cash, so why bother? Just going to keep it as a

on her. She had the confidence to back it

you haven't seen the high-rise units

her head.

about seeing the villas. They didn't even get a chance to

tell you, the

brought in a renowned international na designer for this... And the green spaces! You should see them Lush lawns everywhere,

when I say, living

help but smirk. "Isn't that

saw it yourself, right? I'm not making any of

inappropriate to