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."

it's Sunday, he's

he be

they delved into the topic, Madge

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

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

entertained friends at home, cramming a bunch of country relatives into the

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

family meeting, Joie's strong-willed

she looked expectantly at Irving

naturally fell to the second and third sons to find

the first to speak up,

bother? Your cozy two-bedroom apartment, decorated like a nest, those relatives could turn

elegance post-divorce, paid meticulous attention to

of hosting

the request, as a dutiful daughter, she had to show

her

Joie exempted Alva with just a

was squarely on Norris

about

wife, chimed in with