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 meant to keep

to type, sent a voice message instead: "Of course! You have to be

Reynolds should hear

got cornered for

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

couldn't help

rate

some boys would do

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

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

like reverting

reactions to "old habits flaring up," not daring to

she invited Mamie and Scales

and talk about the lab

"Sure."

"Be right there!"

slippers and Scales in casual home wear, clearly having rushed over from their respective places.

looked at her

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