Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"Weren't you up to your neck in term papers? Are we going to get in the way of your work coming over?"

"Not at all, I've submitted my papers and I'm pretty much free these days."

"But with the dog days of summer upon us, and the nation under a heatwave alert, isn't it a bit..."

Madge couldn't hold back any longer: "Don't listen to your dad. He's practically written 'I want to go' all over his face."

Norris coughed lightly: "I never said I didn't want to go."

Roseanne burst out laughing: "Alright! I'll book the train tickets right now."

After hanging up, she immediately used the ticketing app to book two first-class tickets.

...

When Norris and Madge received the ticket details from their daughter, they were surprised to see the tickets were for the next day!

The couple immediately started packing.

"This kiddo really rushed the timing... Just a few hours by train and she's booked first-class, isn't that a waste of money?"

muttered as

That's not short. Economy seats are a pain in the back. She's just looking out for us, wanting us to have a comfortable ride. Our girl spent her own money to get us the best seats, and you're complaining?

tongue. "Look at you, I say one thing and you've got a whole sermon ready. And it's not

road.' It's fine to cut back on everyday stuff, but for a trip like this,

to have fun, it ought to be done in high

best!" Norris

forgetting to pack a few beautiful

vegetables he'd grown, all organic and fresh. How

was at a loss for words: "That's enough, don't you think? What if they go bad

even lift that heavy suitcase?" Madge crossed her

I not? It's not that heavy..." Norris said, trying to lift it and then... "Well, maybe it's

Madge rolled her eyes.

I take some

looking at the neatly

...

Roseanne picked up

her daughter, and the two of

behind them, his face a storm