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?

made no

Frustrating!

Norris retired to their room, lying in bed with the

then that Stoner's message

[Ms. Madge, congratulations!]

several film studios have reached out to

off the phone 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,

resting at this hour, thought a message would be better. I could have waited till tomorrow, but I'm

help but wrap her arms around her husband in

was taken aback, love

down, her phone pinged with a bank

saw an amount of

been just a short

Another few hundred thousand?

book sales. According to Stoner, there would likely be more

rich," but "we're

Norris felt a lump

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

you

going to get all sentimental on me now, are you? Saying you're useless, sorry for not providing a better life for

shook his head vigorously. "Would I ever? Am

"Then why apologize?"

now on, and I couldn't be happier! Haha! If Sanford knew,