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

the topic,

Roseanne's curiosity piqued.

"It's a long story..."

lively atmosphere, although the main celebration was the day after tomorrow, relatives from all

Cole, but it wasn't large, just two floors above

home, cramming a bunch of country relatives into the

out. Maddox's place is

family meeting, Joie's

looked expectantly at

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

was the first to speak up, "Mom, I can fit

those relatives could turn it upside

life of elegance post-divorce, paid meticulous attention

of

as a dutiful daughter, she had to show willingness to comply, knowing full well her

let her

Alva with just a few

squarely on

was about to speak

chimed in