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

behind them, cutting off the curious glances from the

her before. Is she

assistant, new to

who had previously made a mistake with flight

need to? So many questions, you

"Sorry, just a bit

room. "The rest of you

as good as

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

Heads bowed in acknowledgment.

returning to his desk but instead, reluctantly knocking

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

golf game with Mr. Sanford this

"Cancel it."

Maurice wasn't surprised by

all, it was

pined for, constantly thought about, and missed every single day! With her here, who else

Inside the office-

pulled out a chair for her, then offered attentively, "Something to

get down to