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.

sincerity and tranquility: "Time heals all wounds. I didn't believe it before, but now I do. You were right;

genuine, yet she

as if he was purposely saying

intentions or schemes

to do

way. I

curved:

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

expression remained unchanged, but his hand clenched into a

when Grace emerged from the convenience store, smiling and reaching out

an arm around her waist,

letting out a

So exhausting.

pretend to know

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

won't cross

the car, dropping

But Corley lingered.

it between his fingers like a hunter waiting for

came

Corley's gaze mocking,

a few rounds

nonchalantly: "Where's your