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.

he appeared unfazed, embodying an air of sincerity and tranquility: "Time heals all wounds. I didn't believe it before, but now I do. You were

genuine, yet she couldn't shake the

purposely saying this for her to

his intentions or

it had nothing to do

good you feel that way. I wish you a smooth and

curved: "Thank you,

me Roseanne, okay? Wouldn't want your girlfriend getting the

hand clenched into a fist

from the convenience

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

looked away, letting out a

So exhausting.

pretend to know

you have to greet your ex, especially with your current

they won't cross paths again.

dropping Roseanne back at

But Corley lingered.

lighting a cigarette, holding it between his fingers like a

came to pick up his

eyes met, Corley's

few

nonchalantly: "Where's your