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!

to their room, lying in

was then that Stoner's message came

[Ms. Madge, congratulations!]

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

run has sold out, and the factory is working overtime on a new batch. Also, your

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

couldn't help but wrap her arms around her husband

love hitting

she could even calm down, her phone pinged

Madge saw an amount of over

a short while since the

Another few hundred thousand?

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

rich," but "we're

that moment, Norris felt a lump

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

are you trying

sentimental on me now, are you? Saying you're

vigorously. "Would I

"Then why apologize?"

living off you from now on, and I couldn't be happier! Haha! If Sanford knew, he'd be green with envy,