Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

The door was shut tight, not a whisper of sound coming from inside.

It suddenly dawned on Roseanne that she hadn't seen Owen for quite a while.

They used to leave their apartments around the same time, often bumping into each other. Recently, however, their paths hadn't crossed at all.

Perhaps Owen was just too swamped with work, practically living in his lab by now.

Roseanne didn't dwell on it too much.

That evening, after spending some time at the library, she returned home around 8 PM.

Just as she entered the building, a figure rushed by her-

It was Owen, out for a night run.

She quickly called out, "Professor-"

But the man, as if he hadn't heard her, kept running.

Roseanne was puzzled. Maybe she had spoken too softly, or perhaps he was wearing earbuds?

Changing into her jogging gear, Roseanne decided to head out for a run herself.

ask him if he

be told, when it came to purchasing equipment, Owen and Ms. Payne were the first two people that

recently, frequently visiting the

it would reveal that Edna Moore's team was monopolizing the lab equipment, something they were desperately trying to keep under wraps. Given Ms. Payne's fiery temper, she would probably storm out of the hospital to confront Edna and the department

department clearly favoring

for what? It would just be bad

Owen seemed like the

reason, after sending him two messages and making a call,

too busy to check

chance she had to talk to

arranged to meet Corley for lunch the next day, but deep down, she preferred

pondered why

it was because Owen, being so honest and gentlemanly, seemed more trustworthy than Corley, who was unpredictable and aggressive. Owen's help didn't come with the

intentions were too clear, too straightforward,

runs, Roseanne searched but

lap with no luck and feeling quite worked

she left her door

cooker a delicious porridge the next morning, she kept an ear out for any sound

the kitchen, Roseanne decided to knock directly, "Mr., Reynolds,

No response came.

"Professor?"