Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 651

Roseanne gently returned her focus to the plate in front of her, savoring each bite.

The Dixon family had pulled out all the stops for their guests today, even going so far as to hire a chef renowned for his work at state dinners. The dishes were a testament to his skill, each one a perfect blend of flavors, colors, and aromas.

Even the simplest dessert in the middle of the meal was a treat usually reserved for the most prestigious events-a delicate almond jelly.

For Mamie, this feast was nothing short of euphoric bliss!

"Roseanne, this is so good... and this... and this... you have to try some..." she urged, barely pausing between bites to invite Roseanne to join in.

Roseanne couldn't help but laugh, "Yeah, I'm on it."

As they were thoroughly enjoying their meal, Scales suddenly stood, "Roseanne, Mamie, could you come with me for a moment?"

The girls exchanged puzzled glances.

Mamie asked, "What for?"

but screamed, "Don't interrupt

Scales explained, "I need you to come to

tempted to ask if

know these people. What was

her time enjoying a few more bites of

it. Scales had personally invited them, and since they were going to meet the elders, it wouldn't be polite to

were just casual acquaintances, Scales probably wouldn't have bothered introducing them

two of them picked up their glasses and followed him to

screen, though Roseanne had her suspicions, she was still taken aback to see Owen

table, flanked by Damaris

was Owen Reynolds, sitting right

also present, and seated next to Owen

beamed as her grandson approached, "Oh, these must be your two friends?" Roseanne & Mamie:

Such

immediately stood up, smiling as he moved to join Scales and pointed at Roseanne and Mamie, "Let me introduce them. These

proceeded to introduce

over to offer his respects and

and noting that Owen Reynolds was not only paying her full attention but even offering a smile-a stark contrast to his usually formal demeanor with others-Baily