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 the

cutting off the curious glances

Who's that lady? Never seen her before. Is she

assistant, new to the

one who had previously made a mistake with

frowned, "Finished with your tasks? Learned everything you need to? So many questions, you might as well

faltered, "Sorry, just a

surveyed the room. "The rest of you feel the

was as good as a

you've been here or your experience level, remember this—" "Ask fewer questions, pry less,

Heads bowed in acknowledgment.

not returning to his desk

boss's voice, slightly hoarse,

the golf game with Mr. Sanford

"Cancel it."

wasn't surprised by the

all, it was Ms.

woman Mr. Sherwood had pined for, constantly thought about, and

Inside the office-

chair for her, then offered attentively, "Something

Let's get down