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.

how disciplined Scales is now, never touching soda, and to find

chubby kid, her lips curved

strict with himself; he's been

to contain her laughter, Corley couldn't help but smirk and joined in the

Suddenly-

Owen Reynolds' calm voice sounded

"Prof... Professor,

to

contained mirth,

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

even glance at him, his attention fixed on Roseanne, inquiring, "Is

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

forward, positioning himself

Corley: "..."

photo, "Guess who

barely glanced at it, "You do realize if Scales finds out about this..." Speak of the devil, and he

been looking all

me

Then...

why didn't you tell me you used to be adittle chunk?

her hands, trying to

and failing to prevent the

...

Scales leading the way, the group made it back

Laird and Helga