Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 653

"Wait a minute, if I'm not mistaken, the Sullivan clan and the Dixon clan share some distant blood. Technically speaking, Scales should be calling you 'cousin' or something, right?"

That was also why Corley, despite being a businessman, was always treated like a VIP in the Dixon household.

They were relatives, after all!

Owen Reynolds cracked a slight smile, "Well, if Scales's friends are calling him that, I guess 'cousin' isn't too far off."

At that, Corley's face went dark as a thundercloud.

Sure, the Sullivan and Dixon families were related, but it was such a distant connection that saying they were "strangers" wouldn't be far off. Yet, Owen Reynolds somehow made this obscure family tie a topic of conversation, even suggesting it should affect how they address each other.

Roseanne, seizing the moment, chirped, "Hey, cousin!"

She nearly burst out laughing at her own words.

Corley was fuming.

Who wanted to be her 'cousin'?!

Geez-

"Mr. Sullivan" sounded way better than some 'cousin' title!

Oh, Owen Reynolds-

He'd remember this!

...

came

square-shaped cake was brought

birthday, Scales. I hope you'll always be as sharp and

"Thanks, Dad."

till he finished before adding, "Make a

birthday was celebrated on

childhood buddies and two like- minded

the wish-making, suddenly felt

moment, not overly dramatic, but when he opened them, his gaze

Mamie led the applause.

contagious that everyone

cake, Scales passed the first

surprised, especially with elders around.

Scales said, "I rarely admire anyone, but

in tough times, and pushing hard once a

cool-headed,

qualities

Musketeers, may we always

a rush of

Unbridled Three

trio exchanged looks, full of youthful

Scales, sitting

office, would recall

and couldn't help

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