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."

toward

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

Is she here to see

assistant, new to the

previously made a mistake with flight bookings had

"Finished with your tasks? Learned everything you need to? So many questions, you might as well switch careers and become a

"Sorry, just a

room. "The rest of you

which was as good as

been here for years, others just arrived. Regardless of how long you've been here or your experience

Heads bowed in acknowledgment.

desk but instead,

boss's voice, slightly hoarse, filtered through the

looked down, "Mr. Sherwood, the golf game with

"Cancel it."

it." Maurice wasn't

all, it was

for, constantly thought about, and

Inside the office-

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

get down to