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-

his head, "Bro, you know Miss

the more familiar she seems.

tone unintentionally stern, "today is my birthday, and my classmates

clear: Are you sure you want to be rude to a distinguished guest

his composure, smiling again, "On a closer look, there is a difference. My apologies, Miss Cole, for speaking out of turn."

gave him

lips curved into

remained

him a few times at business cocktail parties, where

busiered on her uncomfortably.

she told Murray

took

several instances, Roseanne decided not to attend

similar social gathering was off

this time, Roseanne stood

wouldn't protect her, she had to

she encountered him again today at the Dixon family

uncomfortable

Baily seemed

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