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

closely, shutting the door behind them, cutting off the curious glances

lady? Never seen her before. Is she here

to the job for

had previously made a mistake with flight bookings

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

assistant's smile faltered, "Sorry, just a

rest of you feel

which was as

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

Heads bowed in acknowledgment.

his desk

voice, slightly hoarse,

Sherwood, the golf game with Mr. Sanford this

"Cancel it."

wasn't surprised by the

it

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

Inside the office-

out a chair for

Let's get