Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 530

Chapter 530

Roseanne couldn't help but burst into laughter at the dumbfounded expression on his face.

"Here, take it, Uncle Reynolds-my dad's barbecue brisket is to die for, not everyone gets a taste of it."

"What did you call me?" He stepped closer, his hand bracing against the wall, "Hmm?"

Backed into a corner with nowhere to retreat, Roseanne could only look up at him, innocent eyes wide: "I was just repeating what my dad said, not my own words."

"Professor, this hallway is pretty narrow, you know... Maybe step back a bit?"

Owen Reynolds, remembering he was still nursing a cold and fearing he might pass it onto her, heaved a gentle sigh, withdrew his hand, and stepped aside. Roseanne once again marveled at his approachability and gentlemanly demeanor.

After Owen accepted the brisket, Roseanne took the rest home and snapped a photo to send to Norris.

The response came quickly-

Norris: Did you give it to Owen?

Roseanne: Yes, I did! Dad, don't you think you're being too generous with him?

if she wasn't

"Of course! You have to be generous

Reynolds should

got cornered for just

how the man had cornered her, leaning in close, his scent

help but

heart rate involuntarily

high school, some boys would do the same thing-deliberately getting close, making

Murray, she found such proximity to the opposite sex hard to

that after experiencing a relationship and a breakup, this issue would fade, but

like reverting to

to "old habits flaring up," not daring

she invited

up and talk about the

"Sure."

"Be right there!"

in casual home wear, clearly having rushed over from their respective places. "Roseanne, did

looked at

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