Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 605

Before Murray could get a word in, Grace, flashing a smile, took the initiative, "I picked this spot, thinking it's close to campus. Just a short walk away, no need to drive or make reservations in advance. Simple and convenient, plus the food here is pretty decent." Corley let out a noncommittal grunt, his belief in her reasoning unclear, merely commenting, "Mr. Sherwood, you're quite the lucky man."

Always finding someone "thoughtful."

Grace's smile remained as she scanned the room, "Oh! Mr. Reynolds is here too? Looks like it's all familiar faces around. Why don't we all join up?"

With enthusiasm, she made the suggestion, then turned to Murray, "Sound good?"

Murray responded with a casual, "I'm cool with whatever. If you're up for it, then it's a yes from me."

"Uh-" Halley suddenly chimed in, "Sorry, but we just finished eating."

Grace looked puzzled.

"Do you want to take our table? Perfect timing. Come on, come on..." he said, promptly standing up and grabbing his jacket.

Owen Reynolds, Murray, and Roseanne also stood up, making room for the two.

Halley announced, "All yours, have a seat."

Grace was speechless.

So was Murray.

Corley declared, "I'll go settle the bill."

"I'll

all

of four made their way to the

table, unsure whether to sit

"Sorry, seems like... I wasn't much

and slid the menu

tentatively chose three dishes and asked him, "What would you like?" Murray shook his

waiting for the food, Murray ended up

the swirling smoke, his gaze was dark, a fleeting malice

...

Henry, and Liam headed straight to

at the lab, they donned their

decided to

every

stretched to the

Scales couldn't help but frown at the sight. Only Mamie seemed excited, eager to join the

longer the line, the better

opted for a "I'll just grab a pizza slice" and headed to

about to

"Caley-"

stopped in

you don't want to join me for the

Bswich? It's really good!"

swnoet

the long line, his face screaming reluctance, but upon seeing Mamie's hopeful eyes, he hesitated