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

could he be

delved into the topic, Madge couldn't help but

Roseanne's curiosity piqued.

"It's a long story..."

was the day after tomorrow, relatives from all over had arrived two days

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

cramming a bunch of country relatives into the

it out. Maddox's place is

family meeting, Joie's strong-willed nature was

declaring this, she looked expectantly at

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

the first to speak up, "Mom, I

cozy two-bedroom apartment, decorated like a nest, those relatives could turn it upside down in a night. You might not

post-divorce, paid meticulous attention

idea of hosting

but with Joie making the request, as a dutiful daughter, she had to show willingness

let her be

Alva with just

squarely on

was about to speak

Irving's wife, chimed in with