Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 459

Chapter 459

Chapter 459

"Look, the key to winning her heart is all in the details. You've got to show her you care, you know? It's not just about asking how her day was or sending a 'goodnight' text. It's about being there, showing up with her favorite comfort food when she's had a tough day, surprising her with thoughtful gifts, not just on holidays but whenever. Be her rock, man." "That's how she'll know you're the real deal. Then, she'll be able to let go of any doubts and truly fall into your arms, trust me."

"Got it?"

Owen couldn't help but agree.

Except for one little thing.

The whole idea of a dramatic 'fall into the arms' move or stealing a kiss just didn't sit right with him.

Too risky, too forced.

It felt disrespectful, not romantic.

Respect was key.

Yet, in his dreams, he'd thrown all respect out the window, doing exactly those things he despised.

Even asking, "Anne, do you like it?" in a moment of madness.

up, Owen was a mess of regret, cradling his head like a guilty child caught stealing cookies.

was over

it

...

Stoddard arrived at the lab bright and

work the day before and was determined

he set three alarms,

And then-

We agreed to take the weekend

tone was a mix

by the workbench, simply lifted his gaze, "So, you

caught off

This was bad.

here, man? Sometimes, I swear, you're too much. You could give pretzels a run for their money with how twisted you get." Owen just hummed in response, "I've

his

messing with you. Who doesn't love a good pretzel, right? Twisted in all the right

Owen just stared...

from exhaustion and decided to crash

overheard him ordering

Two portions... Deliver them to the lab by six... Great,

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