Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 595

Owen had left, and with him gone, Liz lost any interest in staying any longer.

"I'm heading home," she announced, dropping the bomb before turning on her heel, leaving Sammy in her wake.

Sammy stood there, perplexed, his mouth agape, wanting to catch up, to ask her what was wrong, maybe even offer to walk her home.

But then he remembered he was on duty tonight as the camp counselor. Liz could afford to follow her whims; he, however, was tethered to his responsibilities.

It was a frustrating realization. Despite being in a relationship, Sammy always felt like Liz was a world away, her thoughts and feelings a mystery to him. They hadn't even shared a kiss beyond holding hands, which only added to his sense of distance. Dropping his gaze to the ground, he let out a sigh.

Suddenly, he was jolted by someone crashing into him.

"Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry! Did I hurt you?" Mamie exclaimed, balancing a plate in one hand with an assortment of pastries and a drink in the other, some of which had now spilled.

Quick to apologize, she looked genuinely concerned.

"It's alright," Sammy reassured her, offering her a napkin. "Here, you might want to clean up a bit. You've spilled some of your drink."

both her hands were full, and an awkward smile spread

the plate for you?" Sammy suggested,

you? That'd

them clean. "I'm usually not this clumsy... sorry about

fault. I was lost in thought and not paying attention to where I was going,"

make it up to you, how about a pastry? Consider it an apology," Mamie offered, noticing Sammy

treats were mango mousse, tiramisu, and

picking the cheesecake slice without hesitation, eliciting a pang of regret from

Mamie's

that

"You've tried it?"

"Yeah, three times."

it all. You were hoping I wouldn't

gave an embarrassed chuckle. "No, no, I just thought... not everyone likes cheesecake. I thought maybe you'd choose something else." That way, she

"I love

a fan, claiming it was too rich. Jen

Liz wouldn't