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.

like a guilty child caught stealing cookies. Eventually, he calmed down, got out of bed, and

was over

was it

...

next morning, Stoddard arrived at the lab

the day before and

he wouldn't oversleep, he set three alarms, waking up before

And then-

it Sunday? We agreed to take

mix of surprise

the workbench, simply lifted his gaze, "So,

caught

This was bad.

doing 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 already finished two sets of your data. Seems like you

in his tracks,

a grin, "Ah, c'mon, I was just messing with you. Who doesn't love a good pretzel, right? Twisted in all the

Owen just stared...

was about to collapse from exhaustion and decided to crash in the break

Owen's office, he overheard him ordering food

Two portions... Deliver them to the