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?

you

but what really caught her off guard was the fact that Irving

move into a new place three years ago? Why move

the last one was a bit too small. Didn't quite fit our needs,

to do with your current place? Sell it, or maybe

to respond when Abbey cut 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 property investment.

Abbey's parents doted on her. She had the

you haven't seen the high-rise units

shook her head. "No, I

even get a chance to look at the high-rise units

you, the

And the green

with pride: "I'm not exaggerating when I say, living here adds ten years to

smirk.

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

silent, feeling it was inappropriate to flaunt this in