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.

didn't believe it before, but now I do. You were right; one must look

seemed genuine, yet

he was purposely saying this

intentions or

had nothing to do with

nodded: "It's good you feel that way. I wish you a smooth and bright path

lips curved: "Thank

remember to change how you address me. Call me Roseanne, okay? Wouldn't want your girlfriend getting the wrong idea," she said with a

remained unchanged, but his hand clenched into a fist

go, Murray." That's when Grace emerged from the

casually draped an arm around her waist, nodding slightly towards

letting out a

So exhausting.

pretend to

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

won't cross

car, dropping Roseanne

But Corley lingered.

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

Murray soon came to

met, Corley's gaze

few rounds

nonchalantly: "Where's your