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."

it's Sunday, he's not

could he

the topic, Madge couldn't help

Roseanne's curiosity piqued.

"It's a long story..."

significant birthday and Grandma Joie loved a lively atmosphere, although the main celebration was the day after

living in a villa with the eldest, Maddox Cole, but it wasn't large,

bunch of country relatives into the place was out of the

"Just figure it out. Maddox's place is out of

Joie's strong-willed nature was

looked

ruled out, it naturally fell to the second and third sons to

to speak up, "Mom, I can

turn it upside down in a night. You might not mind, but I

having embraced a life of elegance post-divorce, paid

of hosting

was hardly appealing, but with Joie making the request, as a

her

Alva with

pressure was squarely on

about to speak

Irving's wife, chimed in with