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

see us soon. A few hours? 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

at you, I say one thing and you've got a whole sermon

on your own time, don't drag me into it. As the saying goes, 'save at home, spend on the road.' It's fine to cut back on everyday stuff, but for a trip like this, skimping is the last thing on my

to have fun, it ought to be done in high spirits and comfort,

knows best!"

Madge focused on daily necessities and essentials, not forgetting to pack a few beautiful dresses and change

about all the vegetables he'd grown, all organic and fresh. How could he not bring some for his

suitcase and was at a

even lift that heavy

I not? It's not that heavy..." Norris said, trying to lift

Madge rolled her eyes.

I take some

neatly packed

...

evening, Roseanne picked up her

of packing the suitcase with her daughter, and the two of them

behind them, his