Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 511

Roseanne chimed in, "Would you like to try some lemon squares? I can grab one for you?"

Just as the elderly lady was about to respond, Corley's phone rang.

Whatever was said on the other end immediately darkened his expression. "Alright, I understand. Keep things under control, I'll be there as soon as I can..." he said before hanging up.

He then turned to Roseanne, apologetically, "I'm really sorry, there's an emergency at work, I have to go."

After saying this, he faced the elderly couple, "Grandma, Grandpa, let me take you home first. We can go out another day when I'm free, okay?"

"That's fine. But we haven't seen Roseanne's parents yet..." the elder trailed off.

Roseanne quickly interjected, "It's okay, you have urgent matters to attend to. We can always meet another time."

"Alright."

By the time Madge and Norris joined them, Corley was already escorting the elders out of the café and into his car, speeding off.

Madge peered outside and questioned, "Who were those two elderly folks?"

at the book signing the other day, and it's such a

a thing, "What a small world. Are you

reached the end of this street,"

chuckled, "Alright, let's

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In the car-

the phone with the other, "...do as I said, calm everyone down first, we'll handle

spoke up, "Is it urgent? If you're pressed for time, you can drop us off here,

urgent, my team is

"That's good to hear."

of

hesitation, Corley ventured,

have any plans while you're back in the country? How long are you planning to stay? I know a couple of good doctors; I can arrange for

responded, "You can arrange

Corley cautiously began, "Mom has been missing you guys a lot. She's been worried about Grandma's eyes and has always told me to keep an eye out forgood doctors. You're back now, and she doesn't know yet.

grandmother. He thought it might be worth trying to mend their relationship. However, the moment he

Neely frowned, remaining silent.

to hide her disdain, bluntly stating, "I'm not feeling well, it's not convenient for