Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 536

Roseanne snapped back to reality, whirling around to face the newcomer.

Murray, clad in a sharp suit, stood erect and appeared leaner than before, his cheeks slightly hollowed out.

As she surveyed him, Murray's gaze devoured her in return.

She wore a beige knit sweater paired with black skinny jeans, topped off with a khaki trench coat. Her hair, uncolored and uncurled, cascaded past her shoulders in a casual flow. White sneakers adorned her feet, simple and pristine.

"Hey there," Roseanne initiated when he remained silent, breaking the ice with a greeting that felt oddly formal for two people who had once been so close.

In that moment, Murray felt as if struck by Thor's hammer.

"Anne... do we really need to be so formal with each other?"

Roseanne offered a smile, but didn't bite.

Murray's heart ached, yet he managed a smile as well. "You here for something?"

"Yes," she nodded earnestly.

"Shall we talk inside?"

"Sure."

headed toward

door behind them, cutting off the curious glances from the secretaries

Is she here to see

new to the job

a mistake

to? So many questions, you might as well switch careers and

faltered, "Sorry, just a bit

"The rest of you feel

as

arrived. Regardless of how long you've been here or your experience level, remember this—" "Ask fewer

Heads bowed in acknowledgment.

his desk but

up?" The boss's voice, slightly hoarse, filtered through

golf game with Mr.

"Cancel it."

it." Maurice wasn't surprised by the

it was Ms.

Sherwood had pined for, constantly thought about, and

Inside the office-

a seat." Murray pulled out a chair for her, then offered

thanks. Let's get down