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."

who might this be?" Her gaze fell on Millie, "Won't you

moment, she was without an official title.

ladies always harped on about "legitimate offspring." If they found out she was aiding her

was "status." Murray wouldn't give it, but having

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spending a fortune today, she should be able to

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friend's kid, just accompanying me

Millie's smile froze.

I see. I thought she might be

laughed nervously, "My

great eye. Help me pick out a few outfits?" "Sure thing." Roseanne was accustomed to shopping with Nola, well

Roseanne went

clothes, Nola suddenly remarked,

beautiful and well-educated. I wonder which lucky

at Millie, thinking everyone in their circle was oblivious to