Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 650

Roseanne, out of politeness, reciprocated the handshake but quickly withdrew her hand.

Kenney thought for a moment, then gestured towards Mamie.

Having just taken a bite of her apple pie, Mamie, with crumbs still on her fingers, felt a bit embarrassed and apologized, "...I better not shake hands, sorry about that." "No worries at all," Kenney waved it off, showing understanding.

It was then that the man sitting next to Kenney, who had been quiet, suddenly spoke up.

"Miss Cole over here... seems familiar, doesn't she?"

Roseanne looked up.

She had recognized him the moment Scales introduced everyone. Sometimes having a good memory is more of a curse than a blessing.

The man, unlike Scales and Kenney, was evidently not of the same generation. He had a mature look, his gaze piercing with depth.

Yet, he found himself seated at their table...

Presumably, he didn't qualify for the main table yet desperately wanted to attend the family dinner, ending up awkwardly at their table. Scales hadn't mentioned him when introducing his childhood friends.

Sure enough-

"Bro,

"The more I look, the more familiar she seems. If

suddenly cut in, his tone unintentionally stern, "today is my birthday,

be rude to a distinguished

again, "On a closer look, there is a difference. My apologies, Miss

him a discreet

lips curved into

remained

were acquainted and she had seen him a few times at business

busiered on her uncomfortably.

she told Murray

was overreacting and still took her to events

Roseanne decided not

gathering

was furious, but this time, Roseanne stood

protect her, she had to

she encountered him again today

uncomfortable gaze

warning, Baily seemed to

at the main table were all present, and Laird invited everyone to