Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Everyone was completely captivated by the discussion.

"Nola, the instructor you've got this time is pretty impressive. Where did you find her? Why have we only had old guys before?"

The book club had seen several meetings, each orchestrated by a different lady of the group.

This time, it was Nola's turn, and just as luck would have it, the usual instructor had suddenly fallen ill, prompting her to call in Roseanne as a last-minute replacement. The previous meetings had never seen such a "mishap."

Upon hearing this, another lady eagerly agreed, "Exactly! Why haven't we had such a charming young woman before, instead of always having old men? This session is so much better!" "She's a feast for the eyes and the ears."

"This lady really is something. Her voice is so soothing."

The moment Millie and Beverley laid eyes on Roseanne, they were gobsmacked.

Then, watching her comfortably take the stage, eloquently speaking about the art of tea, citing references with such ease, they were floored.

Millie took in all the compliments being showered on Roseanne-how wonderful, how beautiful, how elegant she was-all praise!

Why? Why did everyone like her so much?

to stand up

rampant, flickered in

she interrupted Roseanne, instantly drawing all

the chance to

Nola frowned.

asked, "Do you have a

Millie smirked, "Instructor, you're

certified tea sommelier? Aren't you'a bit young? And why does everything

unprofessional? You're ing

from documentaries."

murmurs among

did we switch

attended multiple sessions knew the usual instructor was an older gentleman over

in mood,

original instructor fell ill the day before yesterday, so I arranged for

I ask,

done her homework. She had spent the previous night diving into the subject, fiercely cramming

that tea sommelier certification comes in different levels, each with a certificate recognized and issued by the national board, and that passing