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, and to find

chubby kid, her lips curved upwards

so strict with himself;

laughter, Corley couldn't help but smirk

Suddenly-

calm voice

"Prof... Professor,

turned to face

over them, his gaze pausing on Roseanne's barely contained mirth, softened his tone slightly, "Is there something amusing

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

at him, his

no big secret, really... Professor,

gracefully stepped forward,

Corley: "..."

photo, "Guess

realize if Scales finds out about this..."

there you are-I've been looking all over What's

Let me

Then...

didn't you tell me you used to be adittle chunk? Even chubbier than me!

with her hands, trying

the scene and failing to prevent the inevitable,

...

group made it

moment, Laird and Helga