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

genuine, yet she couldn't

was as if he was purposely

intentions or schemes were

to do with her

I wish you a smooth

curved: "Thank

me. Call me Roseanne,

his hand clenched into a

the convenience store, smiling and

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

away, letting out a

So exhausting.

to know

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

cross paths

the car, dropping

But Corley lingered.

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

came to pick up

eyes met, Corley's gaze mocking,

few rounds

nonchalantly: "Where's your