Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"You seriously don't think that just because you and I are done, Roseanne won't mind our past and jump into your arms, do you?"

"Idiot!" Murray snatched the coffee mug from Corley's hand and smashed it to the ground.

With a sharp crack, he exclaimed, "Corley, when did you become such a hopeless romantic?"

Cliff and York instinctively stepped back to avoid the flying shards. They exchanged glances, both startled by the revelation in Murray's words. Was Corley really willing to burn bridges in such a self-destructive way just to sever ties with Murray?! Even though their friendship had gone sour, they kept their squabbles to themselves, never letting it mess with their business.

The projects they invested in together still went ahead; the money they could make together was still made. In the face of profit, personal issues seemed trivial. Even if they were pursuing a woman, they wouldn't let it get in the way of making money. Especially not someone as shrewd as Corley.

What was going on this time...?

Forget Murray calling him lovesick; even Cliff and York couldn't understand his rationale.

Corley looked at the shattered mug on the floor. "What a shame. A perfectly good mug, gone because you let your temper get the better of you. Was it the same with Roseanne once upon a time?"

Murray frowned deeply. "What are you trying to say?"

Corley replied, "So what if I'm petty? So what if I'm childish? Yes, I am petty, I am childish, and I want to cut ties with you cleanly. Do I need a grand reason for it? Isn't it enough that I just want to, that it makes me happy?" "You-"

You could tell Corley's words really ticked Murray off by his heavy breathing and his jaw locked tight.

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