Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

As soon as Madeleine's voice trailed off, a tall figure emerged from the inside.

Roseanne was stunned.

Madeleine introduced, "Let me introduce, this is Mr. Olson's student, Corley Sullivan." Corley smiled slightly and extended his hand towards Roseanne, "Nice to meet your."

"You... are Mr. Olson's student?" Roseanne was taken aback.

"What? Don't I look the part?"

"Not really."

Madeleine's eyes darted between the two, "You two know each other?"

Corley nodded, "Yes, we do."

And have known each other for quite some time...

"Well, that's fantastic. It's all in the family, then. Why don't you stay for dinner tonight?"

Corley responded, "Thank you, Professor. I'll gladly accept."

already planning to stay for

whole spread, including

dishes and took a spot next to

praising inwardly: Madeleine

you?" Madeleine suddenly

"I'm 28 this year."

be running your own investment firm at 28,

bet

the ground with my family's

work day after day, year after year, enduring the solitude and monotony to contribute to the truth of science and

"For those of us who love research, this life is neither lonely nor dull.

taints. The lab was pure and simple, indeed

least for her and Ms. Payne, it

shallow one here. No wonder Mr. Olson said I was too worldly, not cut out for

Corley nodded, "Right in front of me

Hans

his ability to flatter was so skilled it brought a hearty

dinner, Roseanne took the initiative