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.

I didn't believe it before, but now I

yet she

was purposely saying

intentions or schemes

to do with her

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

curved: "Thank you,

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

hand clenched into a fist at

when Grace emerged from the

forward, taking her hand, and casually draped an arm around her waist, nodding slightly towards Roseanne: "We'll be off

looked away, letting out a

So exhausting.

pretend to know

have to greet your ex, especially with your current partner

cross

the car, dropping Roseanne back at

But Corley lingered.

holding it between his fingers like a hunter waiting for

soon came

Corley's gaze mocking,

few rounds

nonchalantly: "Where's your