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.

before, but now I do. You were right; one must

words seemed genuine, yet

as if he was purposely saying this for

or schemes were irrelevant

to do

you feel that way. I wish you a smooth

curved: "Thank

you've decided to start afresh, remember to change how you address me. Call me Roseanne, okay? Wouldn't want your

hand clenched into a fist at his

the convenience store, smiling and reaching

moved forward, taking her hand, and casually draped an arm around her waist,

away, letting out

So exhausting.

pretend to know

that you have to greet

cross paths

dropping Roseanne back at her

But Corley lingered.

a cigarette, holding it between his fingers like a hunter waiting

soon came to

met, Corley's gaze

a few rounds

nonchalantly: "Where's your