Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 615

"It was all thanks to Mr. Sullivan's two crews going above and beyond..."

Originally, they were just borrowed for some basic construction work, but Halley quickly realized she'd underestimated their capabilities.

Beyond the foundational stuff, these folks were wizards with renovations and choosing the right materials.

So, once the basic structure was up, Halley decided she wasn't quite ready to give them back to Corley.

Next up were the interior design and setting up the smart home system.

"...Mr. Sullivan's cool with that?"

Upon hearing this, Roseanne also turned to look at Corley.

Meeting her gaze with a slight smile, he said, "No problem at all."

Whenever she'd ask, he could muster up more hands.

"Thanks a ton, Mr. Sullivan!"

"Call me Corley."

Roseanne: "..." Here we go again.

Halley: "Heh, thanks, Corley."

Corley: "?"

After they'd nearly finished their meal, Halley got ready to foot the bill.

Corley had already beaten him to it, striding over to the cashier: "Ma'am, what's the

his meal? How did

turned to Roseanne,

lady behind the counter beamed

her

been flying off the shelves lately, even outdoing some of our classics. It's been great for business. In fact, we owe Mr. Sullivan a big thank you for his golden

grew even wider, her glance flitting between Roseanne and Corley: "Of

chill wind blasted them, creeping down their

jacket all

moment, Corley unwrapped his scarf

Roseanked in surprise,

it off: "No

no

jacket's zipped all the way, it blocks the

have it: "Just

Roseanne: ".."

...

University, Mamie and Scales were leaving the lab, chatting away. Mamie: "How about we grab some barbecue? I know a place

stir-fried noodles are pretty good too. Ever tried

fun?

back in my

state!" . to novelxo

about some hot dogs? Or pancakes? Or maybe some chicken and

talked, the hungrier she got, eventually

this late-night

your mind yet? What are we

don't tell me you're not

Scales, seriously: "Eat. Definitely."

"Yes!"