Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"Overseas?"

"Yes, these two books are topping the charts in electronic and physical sales in Southeast Asia."

Madge was stunned again, "I had no clue these books were even published abroad..."

"I've done some rough calculations, and over the years, 'The Assassin's Art' and 'Desolate School' have brought in at least five..." Roseanne stretched out a hand.

"Five hundred thousand?" Norris guessed.

"Come on, Dad, think bigger."

"...Five million?!"

Roseanne shook her head, "Fifty million. And that's a conservative estimate."

Norris was speechless.

gently taking her hand, "I know you must be feeling a mix of emotions right now, but the past is the past. With the contract expiring, it's the end of a

for lost time. I get it, it's not just the money that stings, but seeing your

the works you've completed over the years but haven't published to an

a deep breath,

from the guest room, along with Norris' gentle words of

staring at

Norris accompanied Madge to a

past

fluffy Maine Coon lounged lazily at the counter, yawning at the sound

black-framed glasses, a simple white shirt, and slacks -

seemingly waiting for someone, the door's noise caught his attention, and he quickly stood up, making

to Roseanne and Norris, he suggested, "Shall we talk

a chair for her and ordered a lemon water as per her

a state of detachment, overwhelmed by a

she had entrusted her career to Nadine, never doubting her

hurt, there was no denying