Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 627

Roseanne pushed the door open, ready to step out of the car.

Then, a voice stopped her in her tracks -

"I've got another question."

She turned around, "What's up?"

Corley waved an invitation in his hand, "Is Murray coming?"

Roseanne sighed, "...Can we not talk about him?"

"Well, I figured as much. Just wanted to make sure. How about Owen Reynolds?"

Roseanne nodded, "Of course, the professor got an invite."

"What did he contribute to the lab setup?"

"He didn't get his hands dirty with the construction, but he did hook us up with a temporary lab space. Kept our research on schedule." Corley was silent for a moment.

Roseanne added, "If that's all, I'll be heading out."

"Alright, see you tomorrow."

He watched her climb the stairs to her apartment, waiting until the light in her room flicked on before driving away.

...

After a shower and slipping into her cozy fleece pajamas, Roseanne knocked on Owen Reynolds' door.

"Professor? Are you home?"

No answer.

already tried once

later, still no

Roseanne was about to head back, footsteps echoed

the corner, froze

Roseanne stood at the top of the stairs, smiling

he thought

wasn't until she sweetly called out "Professor?" that it

you doing out

your door, seemed like you weren't around. Was

to stand before her, "Did you

Suddenly, she paused, sniffing the air, "Professor, have you

embarrassment, "Sorry...

back, increasing

"Not at

smell,

Despite the alcohol

pleasant scent of

vel?

colleague from the States was in Lumina City, haven't seen each other

had a few too

Q.UMS

you okay, though?" What she really wanted to know was if he was

"I'm fine, really, didn't overdo

here!" She turned and dashed home, returning shortly

your invite to

If you

it'd