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."

hands were full, and an awkward smile spread across her

I can hold the plate for you?" Sammy suggested, noticing her

That'd be

she wiped them clean. "I'm usually not this clumsy...

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

Consider it an apology," Mamie offered, noticing Sammy eyeing the selection on

treats were mango mousse, tiramisu,

without hesitation,

Mamie's expressive face intriguing and

just... that cheesecake is really

"You've tried it?"

"Yeah, three times."

face said it all. You were hoping I

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

laughed. "I love cheesecake,

it was too rich. Jen

wouldn't be in