Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"Hey, here she comes." Roseanne had just taken a quick trip to the restroom and upon returning, spotted Nola waving at her from inside the store.

Beverley was momentarily taken aback.

Following Nola's gaze, sure enough, she spotted a familiar face.

Sue! Yum! Min!

Millie had also caught sight of her.

Today, Roseanne was sporting a light makeup look, complemented by a camel trench coat and brown suede boots. Her hair was casually pinned up with a claw clip.

She exuded a sense of comfortable laziness, a unique relaxed vibe.

"Nola," Roseanne approached, naturally linking arms with her, "Sorry, have you been waiting long?"

She blatantly ignored Beverley and Millie, not even sparing them a glance.

Beverley's thoughts drifted to how casually Roseanne had broken up, while her son couldn't stop reminiscing and even harbored hopes of rekindling their romance, which infuriated her! At this moment, Millie, ever so observant and considerate, poured a cup of tea and offered it, "Beverley, must be tiring after all that shopping, huh? Have some water, quench your thirst." Beverley chuckled, "Oh, our Millie is such a darling, not only beautiful but so thoughtful too. Not like some people, completely lacking basic manners."

catching the indirect jab, smiled subtly, "Mrs. Sherwood, and who might this be?" Her gaze fell on Millie, "Won't you introduce us?" Beverley

but at the moment, she was without an official title. To put it nicely, she was his girlfriend; less nicely,

again? These ladies always harped on about "legitimate offspring." If they found out she was aiding her son in

valued most was "status." Murray wouldn't give it, but having ingratiated herself

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and after spending a fortune today, she should be able to gain her

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"A friend's kid, just accompanying me

Millie's smile froze.

"Oh, I see. I thought she

"My Murray

further, turning to Roseanne, "Anne, you've got a great eye. Help me pick out a few outfits?" "Sure thing." Roseanne was accustomed to shopping with Nola, well aware

went off

clothes, Nola suddenly remarked,

she's beautiful and well-educated. I wonder which lucky man will get

Millie, thinking everyone in their circle was oblivious