Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 658

"It's a bit late for a visit... Even for you, this isn't your usual style," Tom remarked, casting a glance at the clock which was inching toward midnight.

Corley chuckled, steadying Tom as they moved toward the living room. "Since when do I need an invitation or a perfect time? You make it sound like I'm here for a formal appointment."

"Well, you being here is a rarity. With your schedule? I'm surprised you found the time."

"Grandpa, is that your way of teasing or complimenting me?" Corley quipped, a smile tugging at his lips. The old man burst into laughter, a deep, jovial sound that filled the room.

As Corley settled onto the couch, he felt something hard under him. He reached down and pulled out a book, Seven Days, its title boldly embossed on the cover.

"Hey, isn't this the book from my car?" Corley recognized it immediately, noting the folded corners he used as bookmarks.

"Yep! Snatched it from your car last time. Didn't expect it to be such a page-turner!"

"You read it?" Corley raised an eyebrow in surprise.

The old man nodded, "Got halfway through."

"So, you were sitting here, diving into this book before I walked in?"

adjusted his reading glasses, "And why not? Is that

it?" Corley asked, concern lacing his

same! Told him to download an audiobook app like I did. Just listen to the book, no need to strain your eyes. It's much

aback, "Grandma, you're listening to this

"Come here, Corley. Let me tell you, this book is fascinating!" "Fascinating,

the first two chapters are described. Ignore the text; just listen and

on a pair of headphones handed to him

soaked to the

car's broken down, and with

two massive

by a row of angels in

two crystal chandeliers; side by side, each with aquamarine pendants... The purity of that blue carries an indescribable allure, yet it also feels oddly

asked, her voice tinged with

gates and the crystal chandelier with aquamarine

ring

suddenly

you seen this

his gaze meeting the crystal chandelier above them, its aquamarine pendants