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

followed closely, shutting the door behind them, cutting off the

seen her before. Is she here to see Mr. Sherwood

a female assistant, new to the job

made a mistake with flight bookings had

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

"Sorry, just a

surveyed the room. "The rest of you feel the

was as

just arrived. Regardless of how long you've been here or your experience level, remember this—" "Ask fewer questions, pry less, and keep curiosity in

Heads bowed in acknowledgment.

his desk but instead,

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

"Mr. Sherwood, the golf game with Mr.

"Cancel it."

Maurice wasn't

all, it

and missed every single day! With her here, who else would

Inside the office-

Murray pulled out a chair for her, then offered

get down to