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

delved into the topic, Madge couldn't help but

Roseanne's curiosity piqued.

"It's a long story..."

day after tomorrow,

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

a bunch of country relatives into

figure it out.

Joie's strong-willed

declaring this, she looked expectantly at Irving and

ruled out, it naturally fell to the

to speak up,

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

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

of hosting

as a dutiful daughter, she had to

let her be

enough, Joie exempted Alva

squarely

about

Irving's wife, chimed in