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,

could he be busy

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

Roseanne's curiosity piqued.

"It's a long story..."

celebration was the day after tomorrow, relatives from all over had arrived two days early. With over a dozen people, finding accommodations became a

and Grandma were living in a villa with the eldest, Maddox Cole, but it wasn't large, just two floors

a bunch of country relatives into the place was out of

it out. Maddox's place is out of the

the family meeting, Joie's strong-willed

looked expectantly at

naturally fell to the second

speak up, "Mom, I can fit

relatives could turn it upside down

embraced a life of elegance post-divorce, paid

idea of

was hardly appealing, but with Joie making the request, as a dutiful daughter, she had to show willingness to comply, knowing full well

let her

enough, Joie exempted Alva with

the pressure was squarely on Norris

about

wife, chimed in with