Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 284

Chapter 284

Chapter 284

Leaving the bar, Murray made his way back to the mansion.

Millie was lounging on the living room couch. Hearing the door, she quickly got up to greet him.

Murray acted as if she wasn't there, brushing past her and striding upstairs.

Millie was seething, biting her lip in frustration.

In the master bedroom-

Murray lay on the bed.

This was where he and Roseanne had shared tangled, intimate moments, which now replayed in his mind.

With each breath, a hint of desire unwittingly clouded his eyes.

He cursed under his breath and immediately headed for a cold shower.

He had only had a couple of drinks tonight, so his mind was clear, but Corley's words echoed in his ears.

If you love her, why break up?

her

say you love her, but everything

her... leaving

word was like a nail, piercing straight

...

woke up early, donned his suit, and prepared

he noticed breakfast already laid out

Sadie had prepared it, but then Millie emerged from the kitchen with a

you're up? I made oatmeal and steamed some pancakes. Why

thanks," Murray replied,

how about some soy milk? I know you don't like it too sweet, so I

her demeanor submissive, as if the

his gaze then falling

was self-deprecating and

that people truly

she often conceded, her face never bore

would simply ask him something

Hungry?

Feeling better?

out of

was considered a

conversation, it wouldn't be an apology, nor would she coax him Instead, she'd reason with him logically,

her ingratiating smile and those eyes that seemed clear but were filled with schemes, all he could think of was one word—

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