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.

tried once when

still no

was about to head back, footsteps echoed

corner, froze

light, Roseanne stood at the top of the stairs, smiling at

moment, he thought his eyes were playing

sweetly called

are you doing out

to knock on your door, seemed like you

climbed the last step to stand before her, "Did you

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

with embarrassment, "Sorry... Is it that

back, increasing

"Not at

smell,

Despite the alcohol

pleasant scent of

vel?

from the States was in Lumina City, haven't

dinner, and I might've had a few

Q.UMS

okay, though?" What she really wanted to know

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

wait here!" She turned and dashed home, returning

your invite to

ceremony. If you

it'd