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

they delved into the topic, Madge couldn't help but sigh

Roseanne's curiosity piqued.

"It's a long story..."

atmosphere, although the main celebration was the day after tomorrow,

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

at home, cramming a bunch of country relatives into the

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

Joie's strong-willed nature

this, she looked

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

the first to speak up, "Mom, I can

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

of elegance post-divorce, paid meticulous

idea of

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

her

Alva with just a few

pressure was squarely

was about

chimed in with