Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 589

"Sorry, I don't dance," Roseanne demurred.

The guy walked away, visibly deflated.

She thought that would be the end of it, but no sooner had one left than another appeared.

After turning down five guys in quick succession, Roseanne quickly pulled Mamie to find a secluded spot to sit.

Tucked away in a corner and dimly lit, they were almost invisible.

Roseanne let out a sigh of relief, finally a moment of peace.

"Roseanne, you're too popular. I'm half tempted to ask you to dance myself," Mamie chuckled.

"I might just take you up on that offer," Roseanne replied with a playful smile.

Mamie's chin lifted in pride, "Those guys would be green with envy!"

"Wouldn't they just?"

"It would be awesome-"

By the end, they were both in stitches.

Mamie declared, "I'm gonna grab us some snacks!"

"Sure."

Roseanne twisted open a bottle of water from the table, taking a few sips. She wasn't in the mood for socializing, nor did she care much for the sweet treats and drinks on offer, so she pulled out her tablet to start reading an article. Mamie returned with an armful of snacks, raising an eyebrow at the sight.

A tad embarrassed.

as it was, hadn't attracted any other

Which was just fine.

have it, the moment you wish to avoid something

taken? Do you

" Mamie

recognizing the voice, looked up in

are you

clad in a sleek gray suit, a black coat draped over one arm, which

Reynolds asked, "So, may

nodded with a

five seconds to recover before she managed to say, "Hello, Professor! Are you here for

But...

this event supposed to

the mixer progressed and the host announced the start of the "Spotlight" segment, they discovered

BUMS

up our Spotlight! Who will it shine on first?!

white light

and belongs

to squint, before it

squarely on Owen

rose slowly, and a

announced, "It's

better lucky than

you give us a few

kick off tonight's

was clearly all