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.

once when

still no

echoed from downstairs,

rounding the corner, froze at

hallway light, Roseanne stood at the top

a moment, he thought his eyes were

called out "Professor?" that it

What are you

seemed like you weren't around. Was

stand before

was going to -" Suddenly, she paused, sniffing the

embarrassment, "Sorry...

increasing the distance

"Not at

smell,

Despite the alcohol

pleasant scent of

vel?

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

dinner, and I might've had a few too many in

Q.UMS

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

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

She turned and dashed home, returning shortly with an

your invite to

If you

it'd