Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Leda rolled her eyes, cursing, "Bitch."

"You shouldn't have stopped me earlier," she huffed, barely flexing her muscles. "If it really came down to it, that old witch wouldn't stand a chance."

Roseanne, recalling Millie's sour expression upon leaving, couldn't help but snort with laughter, quickly trying to pacify her friend, "Come on, don't be mad. It's not worth it." "They're just two nobodies. It's not worth getting worked up over."

Leda nodded in agreement, "Exactly! But if there's a next time, I'm definitely not holding back."

Anne was always the more laid-back one, but if it came down to it, she'd step in; she could throw a punch.

"Got it-" Roseanne chuckled, "You've had a rough day. My treat, what do you feel like eating?"

Leda slung an arm around her shoulder, "That's what I've been waiting to hear! Come on, let's go indulge in some good food and spicy treats."

"Wait, shouldn't I be the one saying that?"

"As long as the message gets across, it doesn't matter who says it."

***

In the car.

words about Millie's pregnancy being promising, and she couldn't stop smiling. Seeing Beverley's smile, Millie felt

was her first time

his family. She only knew that he came from a well-off background

tried every possible way to contact

firm stance had Millie

got Beverley's number, called her, and told

Beverley was quite pleased with Millie and the

good impression on her future mother-in-law, Millie took a deep breath and

small gift from me. It's not much, but it's filled with my sincerest intentions. I

to bring a gift, seemingly more sensible than Roseanne, "Did you prepare this yourself? That's very thoughtful-" But her words trailed off as she opened the

the beautifully wrapped blue gift box was just

was

stitches were mediocre at best,

Did you knit

I did. Do

found it hard to

the box, she forced a