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

the topic, Madge couldn't help but sigh

Roseanne's curiosity piqued.

"It's a long story..."

loved a lively atmosphere, although the main celebration was the day after tomorrow, relatives

villa with the eldest, Maddox Cole, but

cramming a bunch of country

Joie was adamant, "Just figure it out. Maddox's

Joie's strong-willed

she looked expectantly at Irving and

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

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

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

a life of elegance post-divorce, paid meticulous attention to her appearance and

idea of

rural relatives was hardly appealing, but with Joie making the request, as a dutiful daughter,

let her

Joie exempted Alva with just a few

was squarely on Norris and

about

chimed in with