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?"

answered truthfully, "Back

We're also heading to

countered,

Corley smiled, "What a coincidence indeed, I'm on

fantastic, we can

being warmly ushered to a

out his phone and changed his ticket. Coincidence, it seemed,

...

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

using it as an opportunity to stretch her legs after sitting

Roseanne

y were

departure made

wn

world.

of your parents, you still

He feigned a pout.

blinked, "What else should I call you?

and 'Sir' just seems too stiff, might give your Dad and Mom

get the wrong idea or not, I don't know, but you certainly

Corley was speechless.

calling me Corley really

I don't just casually acknowledge someone as my brother,