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

the topic, Madge couldn't help but

Roseanne's curiosity piqued.

"It's a long story..."

after tomorrow, relatives from all over had

the eldest, Maddox Cole, but it wasn't large, just

a bunch of country relatives into the place was out of

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

Joie's strong-willed

declaring this, she looked

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

was the first to speak up, "Mom,

cozy two-bedroom apartment, decorated like a nest, those relatives could turn it upside down in a night. You

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

idea of hosting

a dutiful daughter, she had to show willingness to

her be

exempted Alva with

was squarely on

about to

chimed in