Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Roseanne groaned internally, "Doesn't your conscience hurt?"

After snoozing for an hour, Roseanne blinked open her eyes to find it was already 8 AM. She hurriedly got ready and dashed out the door, heading straight to the lab.

Owen noticed she was half an hour late today and looked a bit off. Surprised, he asked, "Rough night?"

Roseanne shook her head, "Not exactly. Just stayed up too late."

Owen raised an eyebrow but didn't pry further.

Roseanne slapped her cheeks lightly, forcing herself to perk up- Time to get to work!

By lunchtime, after eating, Roseanne began to yawn uncontrollably.

Owen saw her struggling and suggested, "Don't push yourself too hard. Why not take a nap in the break room?"

Feeling genuinely exhausted, Roseanne didn't argue.

Owen continued with his work. Two hours later, as he passed by the break room, he remembered Roseanne was still inside. He knocked first, getting no response, "...Roseanne? You okay in there? I'm coming in."

Worried she might be unwell, he gently pushed open the door, only to find her curled up in a corner, a small, peaceful bundle, breathing evenly in deep sleep.

He sighed in relief, and the next second, couldn't help but chuckle.

resembled a little kitten-quiet and

...

Millie

couldn't decide for her and ended up calling Murray, who just hung

choice,

a piece of her mind, "...Don't think just because you're carrying a baby, you can act all high and mighty. If you wanna play with fire, go ahead, but better hope that baby comes out fine. Otherwise, you'll be in a world of trouble!" Millie listened, fuming, but dared

hospital, warning, "This is the last time. Take care of that

who had just enjoyed two days of peace, felt the storm clouds gathering

Especially for Sadie!

Millie arrived, Sadie

on her tiny

her expressio very picture of despair: "I

the

on her heels, Beverley's family doctor walked in, imposing a strict regimen for her,

but lacked even the courage to

Now!" she

driver was ready, and she stormed out,

stick close to

on the verge

to stop right at the entrance of a shopping mall, stormed in, and grabbed whatever was expensive, swiping Murray's credit

normally hesitate to buy or wouldn't dare