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.

disciplined Scales is now, never touching soda,

a chubby kid, her

so strict with himself; he's been through the

Corley couldn't help but smirk and joined in the

Suddenly-

calm voice sounded

"Prof... Professor,

to face

mirth, softened his tone slightly, "Is there something amusing I

Corley was quick to

Reynolds didn't even glance at him, his attention fixed on Roseanne,

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

stepped forward,

Corley: "..."

photo, "Guess who this is,

Scales finds out about this..." Speak of the devil, and he shall

been looking

Let me see

Then...

laughter, "Caley, why didn't you tell me you used to be adittle chunk? Even chubbier

trying

scene and failing to prevent the inevitable, Scales: "..."

...

made it back

moment, Laird and Helga were seeing off