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.

it before, but now I do. You were right; one must look ahead and keep moving forward." "You..." Roseanne

words seemed genuine, yet

purposely saying this

his intentions or schemes were irrelevant

to do with

feel that way. I wish you

curved:

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

his hand clenched

Grace emerged from the convenience store, smiling

casually draped an arm around her waist, nodding slightly towards Roseanne: "We'll be off

letting out

So exhausting.

to

with the rule that you have to greet your ex, especially with your current partner in tow? It's

won't cross paths again.

fetched the car, dropping Roseanne back at

But Corley lingered.

holding it between his fingers like a hunter waiting

came to

eyes met, Corley's

few rounds of

nonchalantly: "Where's your