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." She

was indeed surprised, but what really caught her off guard was the fact that Irving and Abbey were

new place three years ago?

a bit too small. Didn't quite fit our needs, you know? And the amenities

do with your current place?

curling into a sly smile. "We're not planning to sell or rent. We're not exactly

well-off, and Abbey's parents doted on her. She had

the high-rise units here,

head. "No,

was all about seeing the villas. They didn't even get a chance to look at the high-rise units

me tell you,

And the layout, so thoughtful. They even brought in a renowned international na designer for this... And the green spaces! You should see them Lush lawns everywhere, all

when I say, living

smirk. "Isn't that a

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

inappropriate to flaunt