Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Corley's gaze shifted from Norris to Roseanne, subtly taking in both of them. These two...

"Dad, you know him?" Roseanne approached, her surprise evident in her voice.

Dad? A smirk tugged at the corners of Corley's mouth.

He had been in Pinehollow on business for three days, and today was his scheduled return. However, due to the flight being canceled because of bad weather, he had his secretary book a morning train instead. Little did he expect to stumble upon such an unexpected surprise!

Norris spoke up, "It was this young man who helped me catch the thief. His agility was impressive!"

Roseanne paused for a moment, then realized and said, "Thank you, Mr. Sullivan."

"Roseanne, there's no need for such formality. Anyone else in my position would have done the same without hesitation."

Madge, astonished, asked, "You two know each other?"

Roseanne and Corley replied in unison, "Yes."

As for how they knew each other...

Clearly, this wasn't the right time to delve into that.

Madge didn't press further.

Norris asked, "Sullivan, where are you headed?"

"Back to Lumina

to Lumina City. Which train are you

countered, "Which one are

Norris mentioned his train number, Corley smiled, "What a coincidence indeed, I'm on the same

we can

himself being warmly ushered to a seat

out his phone and changed his ticket. Coincidence,

...

train officer approached Norris to inquire about the situation. Norris mentioned that his lost phone and wallet had been recovered. The officer requested his cooperation in signing

to stretch

left Roseanne

being around, Nors y

departure

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world.

in front of your parents, you still

He feigned a pout.

blinked, "What else should I call you? Haven't I always called you Mr.

just seems too stiff, might give your Dad and Mom the

idea or not,

Corley was speechless.

me Corley really

casually acknowledge someone as my brother, unless you actually were my brother." Like with