Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

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.

regret, cradling his head like a guilty child caught stealing cookies. Eventually, he

was over

it happening

...

arrived at the lab bright

his work the day before and was

three alarms, waking up before dawn to get to the

And then-

here? Isn't it Sunday? We agreed to take the

tone was a mix of

lifted his gaze, "So, you didn't finish your data

caught off

This was bad.

for their money with how twisted you get." Owen just hummed in response, "I've already finished two sets of your data. Seems like you didn't need to come

in his

was just messing with you. Who doesn't love

Owen just stared...

noon, Stoddard was about to collapse from exhaustion and decided to

Owen's office, he overheard

those ribs sweet... Two portions... Deliver them to the lab by six...