Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

As she spoke, she handed over the documents she was holding.

After skimming through them, Roseanne confirmed they were the originals and promptly exchanged them with her own set of photocopies.

It was only after the exchange that Odette finally let out a sigh of relief, "I'm so sorry for the delay. This is my first time dealing with a property sale, and I'm still getting the hang of the procedures. I didn't mean to hold you up..."

"It's okay."

Abbey stood by, understanding each word but somehow lost when piecing them together.

"What... what contract did you say this was?" Abbey pointed to the documents in Odette's hand.

"It's a property purchase agreement."

"Whose?"

"Roseanne's, of course. She's the one buying the house."

Abbey swayed, nearly losing her balance. "You mean, she, Roseanne? She bought a house here?!"

"Of course." Odette looked puzzled, wondering why she was being asked such obvious questions.

"How is that possible?!" Abbey's pupils dilated in shock, as if struck by lightning, "Is it unit 19 or 20? Which floor? What layout? How many square feet?"

"Ma'am, you seem to be mistaken. Units 19 and 20 are just our standard high-rises. Roseanne purchased one of the high-ends villas."

What?!

out. "She bought a villa?! Like, by the

How could this be?!

thirties without a job, and all I could do for my parents is buy them a villa, just to show a little gratitude. I hope they enjoy it, and it eases your worry about them, don't

Abbey was speechless.

so we won't hold up your house viewing any longer." Madge offered

associate came running over,

thought you went out

here? This is the VIP reception

who was still in a daze, and had to

decided yet?

is going on

Make sure the

or

with their ID so we can finalize this

this basic information had wasted

sold a villa, she hadn't even

what they say, comparisons really

have

thinking about the commission

Madge exchanged