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.

I do. You were right; one must look ahead and keep moving forward." "You..." Roseanne

yet she couldn't

as if he was purposely

or schemes were irrelevant

had nothing to do with

you feel that way. I

lips curved: "Thank you,

change how you address me. Call me Roseanne, okay? Wouldn't want your girlfriend getting

expression remained unchanged, but his hand clenched into a fist at his

the convenience store, smiling and

forward, taking her hand, and casually draped an arm around her waist, nodding slightly towards Roseanne:

away, letting out

So exhausting.

to know

that you have to greet your ex,

cross paths again.

dropping Roseanne

But Corley lingered.

stood by the car, lighting a cigarette, holding it between

came to pick

met, Corley's gaze mocking, Murray

few rounds

nonchalantly: "Where's your