Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 592

The host's eyes sparkled with excitement. "So, to all the single ladies out here tonight, including myself, may I ask a question to our generous sponsor, Mr. Sullivan? Is that okay?" Corley made a welcoming gesture, indicating she should proceed.

"Ahem! The burning question is-are you single?"

Corley replied, "At the moment, yes."

The host, pushing her luck, asked, "So, do we stand a chance?"

"No."

"Why's that?"

Corley's gaze softened as he said, "Because there's someone I'm already fond of."

His eyes found Roseanne in the crowd.

Owen Reynolds, on the other hand, managed to keep a poker face even as his grip warped the plastic water bottle he was holding.

Mamie glanced between the unfolding scene and the unfazed Roseanne, eventually deciding to...just focus on her food.

Mmm, delicious-

the room, handed

munching away, cheeks

odd-why was he so captivated

captured his attention,

it seemed, in

suddenly broke the silence, "Mr.

Mr. Reynolds

met, tension

to take it anymore, coughed, "Roseanne, I need to visit the ladies' room. Care to

course," she replied, eager

from the table, Roseanne

chuckled, "Feel better

Mamie. You're a

roosters have their

...

music filled the air and lights danced across the floor The host announced, "Gentlemen,

exited, leaving a wave of applause in