Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

The crowd gradually dispersed, and Roseanne and her group were getting ready to move on to the next museum when suddenly, she bumped face-to-face with Beverley. Leda let out an exaggerated "Wow."

Roseanne kept her expression neutral before calmly shifting her gaze away.

To her, Beverley was now a stranger, unworthy even of basic courtesy. It was easier to pretend they didn't know each other.

Less awkward for both parties.

Unexpectedly, Beverley advanced a few steps and, with a smile, greeted her, "Roseanne, fancy seeing you here!"

Norris and Madge exchanged a glance. An acquaintance?

They had never heard of their daughter knowing someone like Beverley... Their curiosity about Beverley's identity piqued.

Seeing their confusion, Leda leaned in and whispered a few words to them.

Suddenly, Madge's view of Beverley shifted. Norris' smile faded too, his gaze sharpening instantly.

Beverley, feeling awkward, was about to say something when Maisie, clearly impatient, urged, "What are we waiting for? Let's get out of here. It's stuffy and smells musty. Disgusting!"

"Exactly!" Farley chimed in, "I wish we hadn't come. Who cares about this old stuff? Mom, I'm starving."

chin up, instructing Beverley, "Find us something to eat. And make it fancy and expensive!"

exchanged a look,

become so meek? What was

eyes twinkled as she turned to Farley

to chat him up made Farley's

Ah, the times...

Roseanne's gaze deepened.

Leda about Millie's miscarriage, left alone in the hospital

come to the worst

hearing this, only a deep sigh for another

her reputation, all to hold

Was it worth it?

after six foolish years, she still had the chance to walk away.

was showing us around the museum, but it was so boring. We told her to leave, but she just stood there, like a dummy!" Farley was so open he might as well have revealed his

thumb, that's why she has to act so

is, playing lackey, running around, busy as a bee.

Swr

I may not be young, but I deserve