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 she

minutes later, still no sign

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

rounding the corner, froze at the

at the top of the stairs,

he thought his eyes were playing

until she sweetly called out "Professor?" that it felt

What are you doing out

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

stand before her, "Did you

Suddenly, she paused, sniffing the air,

"Sorry... Is

back, increasing

"Not at

smell,

Despite the alcohol

pleasant scent of

vel?

Lumina City, haven't seen each other in years. We got

I might've had a few too many

Q.UMS

okay, though?" What she really wanted

fine,

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

your invite

If you

it'd