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?"

as he

back. She's just looking out for

thing and you've got a whole sermon ready. And it's not that I'm complaining, I just thought we could save her some

It's fine

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

best!" Norris saluted, his realization couldn't

and essentials, not forgetting to pack a few beautiful

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

watched as he nearly tried to pack freshly dug-up potatoes into his suitcase and was at a loss

heavy suitcase?" Madge crossed

that heavy..." Norris said, trying to lift it and then... "Well, maybe it's a tad overpacked,

Madge rolled her eyes.

I take some

the neatly packed

...

evening, Roseanne picked up her parents

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

them, his face a storm