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.

heals all wounds. I didn't believe it before, but now I do. You were right; one must look ahead and keep moving forward." "You..." Roseanne frowned, feeling something off

yet she

was purposely saying this for her

intentions or

it had nothing to

feel that way. I

lips curved: "Thank you,

Roseanne, okay? Wouldn't want your girlfriend getting the wrong

hand clenched into a fist at his

Grace emerged from the convenience store, smiling and

her hand, and casually draped an arm around her

letting out a

So exhausting.

pretend to

greet your ex, especially

they won't cross paths

fetched the car, dropping Roseanne back at her

But Corley lingered.

by the car, lighting a cigarette, holding it between his fingers like a hunter waiting for his

soon came to pick

eyes met, Corley's

few rounds

nonchalantly: "Where's your