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.

genuine, yet she couldn't

if he was purposely saying this for her to

intentions or schemes were irrelevant

to

that way. I wish you

lips curved: "Thank

to change how you address me. Call me Roseanne, okay? Wouldn't want

hand clenched into a fist at his

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

hand, and casually draped an arm around her waist, nodding slightly towards

looked away, letting

So exhausting.

to know

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

won't cross paths

the car, dropping Roseanne

But Corley lingered.

cigarette, holding it between his

soon came to pick up his

eyes met, Corley's gaze

a few rounds

nonchalantly: "Where's your