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.

about how disciplined Scales is now, never touching soda,

a chubby kid, her lips curved

strict with himself; he's been through the

Roseanne struggling to contain her laughter, Corley couldn't help

Suddenly-

Owen Reynolds' calm voice

vanished, "Prof... Professor,

to face the

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

speak, Corley was quick to say, "Sorry, it's an inside joke amongst

glance at him, his attention fixed on Roseanne,

look, "It's no big secret, really... Professor,

Reynolds gracefully stepped forward,

Corley: "..."

the photo, "Guess who this

realize if Scales finds out about

been looking all over

me

Then...

Mamie couldn't straighten up from laughter, "Caley, why didn't you tell me you used to be adittle

trying

to prevent

...

leading the way, the group made it back to the main house

moment, Laird and Helga were