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?

What gave her the right to stand up there, acting all knowledgeable

clear and rampant, flickered

second." Standing up, she interrupted Roseanne, instantly drawing

didn't have the chance

Nola frowned.

asked, "Do you

Millie smirked, "Instructor, you're

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

unprofessional? You're ing

from documentaries."

remark sparked murmurs among the

why did

multiple sessions knew the usual instructor was an older gentleman over sixty. Suddenly, they were listening to a young

the shift in

explain, "Here's the thing, the original instructor fell ill the day before yesterday, so I arranged for a new instructor for us. And I assure you, her knowledge in

eyebrow, "Then may I ask, what level of certification does

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certificate recognized and issued by the national board, and that passing an