Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"Really, it's fine, I..." Owen hesitated, "I have someone I like."

"What?!" Norris's eyes lit up instantly. "For real? Did you confess? Why aren't you two together yet?"

The dreaded triple question barrage.

Owen: "..." He should have known better than to answer.

The group parted ways at the doorstep.

Owen turned left, unlocking his door to head inside, while the family of three moved right. Madge smiled her thanks to him-

"Owen, you've really outdone yourself today."

"Mrs. Cole, you're too kind. Getting your autographed book today was a win for me."

That one line had Madge grinning from ear to ear.

Roseanne went to take a shower.

As usual, she tied her hair up and donned a shower cap to keep it dry. But reaching behind her, she felt only the hair clip, belatedly realizing her hair was already done up. Staring at her reflection, she shook her head vigorously, but the clip didn't budge. Wow-

That skill was impressive.

But why couldn't she master it herself?

no sense...

Frustrating!

Madge and Norris retired to their room,

that Stoner's

[Ms. Madge, congratulations!]

film studios have reached out to me, expressing interest in acquiring the adaptation

with the publisher 30 minutes ago; our first print run has sold out, and the factory is working overtime on a new batch. Also, your second royalty payment has been processed, I'll transfer it

at this hour, thought a message would

but wrap her

taken aback, love hitting him like

down, her phone pinged with a

an

short while

Another few hundred thousand?

this was just from the physical book sales. According to Stoner,

rich," but

that moment, Norris felt

"I'm sorry, Madge, I..."

are you trying to

Saying you're useless, sorry for not providing a

vigorously. "Would I ever? Am I that kind of

"Then why apologize?"

and I couldn't be happier!