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

later, still no sign of

was about to head back, footsteps echoed from downstairs, growing clearer until - "Professor,

corner, froze

dim hallway light, Roseanne stood at the top

he thought his

she sweetly called

are you

knock on your door, seemed like you

stand before her, "Did you need

paused, sniffing the air, "Professor, have you

with embarrassment, "Sorry... Is

increasing

"Not at

smell,

Despite the alcohol

pleasant scent of

vel?

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

a few too

Q.UMS

she really wanted to know was if he was

"I'm fine, really,

just wait here!" She turned and dashed home, returning shortly with an

your invite

ceremony. If you

it'd