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

the topic, Madge couldn't help

Roseanne's curiosity piqued.

"It's a long story..."

celebration was the day after tomorrow, relatives from all

a villa with the eldest, Maddox Cole, but it wasn't large, just two floors above ground and one below, totaling

of country relatives into the place was out

"Just figure it out. Maddox's

family meeting, Joie's strong-willed nature was

declaring this, she looked expectantly at Irving

it naturally fell to the second and third

speak up,

like a nest, those relatives could turn it upside down in a night. You might

elegance post-divorce, paid meticulous attention

idea of

with Joie making the request, as a dutiful daughter, she had to show willingness to comply, knowing full

let her

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pressure was squarely on

was about to

Irving's wife, chimed in with