Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 586

Roseanne paused for a beat before realizing he was addressing her.

"Only a handful of diners around Kingswell University serve decent food. Running into each other isn't strange, is it?"

She had wanted to snap back the moment Grace repeatedly mentioned how "coincidental" it was.

Coincidental? Really?

Was it such a rare occurrence to bump into classmates at a local eatery?

Why did everyone seem to use that as a conversation starter?

Roseanne couldn't help but feel it was phony and forced.

Murray: "Are you upset?"

Roseanne looked puzzled: "?"

Murray's eyes dimmed, "That day, I took your words to heart-what's broken can't be mended. Since you've moved on, I guess it's time I shouldn't stay stuck in the past either." Roseanne looked up.

This was the first time she had really observed him since their breakup.

Murray offered a small smile: "Surprised? It's been over a year; some things I've come to understand. I was clinging to false hopes, acting recklessly and causing you trouble. I'm sorry, it won't happen again." Roseanne's scrutiny intensified.

an air of sincerity and tranquility: "Time heals all wounds. I didn't believe it before, but now I do. You were right; one must look ahead and keep

yet she

was as if he was purposely saying this for

or

had nothing to

good you feel that way. I wish you a smooth

curved:

start afresh, remember to change how you address me. Call me Roseanne, okay? Wouldn't want your girlfriend getting the wrong idea,"

clenched into a fist

That's when Grace emerged from the

draped an arm around her waist, nodding slightly towards Roseanne:

looked away, letting

So exhausting.

pretend to

to greet your ex, especially with your current partner in tow?

won't cross paths again.

fetched the car, dropping Roseanne back

But Corley lingered.

cigarette, holding it

soon came to pick up

Corley's gaze mocking,

a few

nonchalantly: "Where's your