Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 458

Chapter 458

Owen had been in the game of wooing for over a year, a fact that seemed to amuse his friends to no end. "Dude, you've been at this for ages. How have you not sealed the deal yet? With those looks and that height, it should've been a cakewalk!" they ribbed him, but Owen just shrugged off their teasing.

One of his buddies, sensing Owen's defeat, leaned in with a conspiratorial grin. "Listen, man, I've got a tip that's practically foolproof. Works on 99% of women..." Despite his initial disinterest, Owen found himself all ears.

...

Walking home later, Roseanne couldn't stop talking about the basketball game they'd just watched. "That three-pointer you made was epic! And that victory pose afterwards..." She was all animated, reenacting the moment with a sparkle in her eyes. Owen, trailing a bit behind, couldn't help but smile at her enthusiasm. They passed a convenience store, and he suddenly stopped. "Wait here a sec," he said before disappearing inside.

When he emerged, he was holding a bottle of arnica-infused oil, a well-known remedy for bruises. "Saw that red mark on your forehead. This should help it fade faster," he explained, noticing her surprise. Roseanne tried to protest, insisting it was a minor injury, but Owen cut her off.

no girl wants a bruise ruining her

raised an eyebrow, a hint of a challenge in her

Leda, you know," Owen

then," Roseanne said, reaching for the bottle. However, Owen didn't hand it

struggle to apply it evenly.

the bruise on her forehead. Roseanne watched, a bit

smells really good. Not at

this brand's the best. Especially popular with women," Owen mentioned, a

said after a moment, stepping back

relief against her skin, and Roseanne couldn't help but feel a touch more fond

up

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