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.

it before, but now I do. You were right; one must look ahead and

seemed genuine, yet

purposely

or schemes were irrelevant

it had nothing to

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

curved: "Thank

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

but his hand clenched into a

emerged from the convenience store, smiling and reaching out to

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

letting out

So exhausting.

to know each

to greet your ex, especially with your current partner in

they won't cross paths again.

fetched the car, dropping

But Corley lingered.

by the car, lighting a cigarette, holding it between his

soon came to pick up

met, Corley's gaze mocking, Murray

few

nonchalantly: "Where's your