Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 460

Chapter 460

Roseanne was already on the express train back to Pinehollow.

Grandma Joie was turning eighty, and the Cole brothers had decided to throw a grand bash for Joie.

Of course, that meant the younger generation, including Roseanne, were expected to make the journey back home.

The dates were set well in advance, spanning three days that weren't holidays, so she had no choice but to request time off.

Madeleine Payne was still abroad at a conference, making her unavailable due to the time difference. Instead of calling, Roseanne opted to send an email requesting leave in advance. Fortunately, Madeleine was understanding, not only granting the leave but also sending along some warm wishes for Grandma Joie.

At two in the afternoon, the express train pulled into the station.

Madge was there to pick her up in the car.

"Where's Dad?" Roseanne asked, looking around the car and finding his absence peculiar.

Madge had a driver's license but disliked driving, so these "menial tasks" usually fell to Norris Cole.

Why not today, though?

Madge sighed, "Your dad's busy."

Sunday, he's not

he be

delved into the topic, Madge

Roseanne's curiosity piqued.

"It's a long story..."

was the day after tomorrow, relatives from all

villa with the eldest, Maddox Cole, but it wasn't

at home, cramming a bunch of country relatives into the place

"Just figure it out. Maddox's place

family meeting, Joie's strong-willed

declaring this, she looked expectantly

eldest's home ruled out, it naturally fell to the second and third

first to speak up,

cozy two-bedroom apartment, decorated like a nest, those relatives could turn it upside down

paid meticulous attention

of hosting

but with Joie making the request, as a dutiful

let her

Alva with

squarely on Norris and

about

Irving's wife, chimed