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. You were right;

words seemed genuine, yet

he was purposely saying this for

or schemes were

had nothing to do with

I wish

curved:

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

remained unchanged, but his hand clenched

Grace emerged from the convenience store, smiling

casually draped an arm around her waist, nodding slightly towards Roseanne: "We'll be off then."

looked away, letting out

So exhausting.

pretend to

to greet your ex, especially with your

they won't cross paths again. Fingers

fetched the car, dropping

But Corley lingered.

holding it between his fingers

Murray soon came to pick up

Corley's gaze

few

nonchalantly: "Where's your