Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 656

Then came the summer of his tenth year...

"You've got to be kidding!" Roseanne blurted out.

In the photo, Scales had lost the charm of his younger years, looking more like a chubby little black bear than a boy.

Yes, not only was he chubby, but he also had this deep tan.

His eyes were barely visible, squished by the chubby cheeks, and given it was summer, he was dressed

in a tank top and shorts, showcasing his plump and sturdy limbs.

Roseanne cleared her throat and sternly told Corley, "Don't look. It's not nice to pry into people's pasts like that."

"Aren't you looking too?"

"That was unintentional. And I've stopped now."

But Corley argued, "It's out in the open, isn't it meant to be seen? Wow! Is that little chubster Scales?! Man, he looks like a balloon ready

Roseanne: "... You're terrible."

pop!"

Corley shot back, "And you're not? Then stop laughing."

Roseanne quickly pressed her lips together, trying to contain herself, but she couldn't hold back.

never touching soda, and to find out

chubby kid, her lips curved

himself; he's been through

laughter, Corley couldn't help but smirk and

Suddenly-

Reynolds' calm

"Prof... Professor, what brings

to

on Roseanne's barely contained mirth, softened his tone slightly, "Is there something amusing I might be

was quick to say, "Sorry, it's an inside

didn't even glance at him, his attention fixed on Roseanne, inquiring, "Is that

shot Corley a look, "It's no big secret, really... Professor, take

Reynolds gracefully stepped forward, positioning himself

Corley: "..."

pointed to the photo,

glanced at it, "You do realize if Scales finds out about this..."

are-I've been looking all over What's everyone

Let me

Then...

didn't you tell me

with her hands, trying to

to the scene and failing to prevent the inevitable,

...

leading the way, the group made it back to the main house without further

Helga