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?"

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

it?" Corley

to download an audiobook app like I

taken aback, "Grandma, you're listening to this book

"Come here, Corley. Let me

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

slipped on a pair of headphones handed to

to

keeps pouring. Suddenly, he spots a mansion ahead. His car's broken down, and with the night drawing, he decides to seek shelter from the

two massive

top flanked by a row of

with aquamarine pendants... The purity

asked, her voice tinged

and the crystal chandelier with aquamarine pendants..."

it ring any

nodded, suddenly

you

gaze meeting the crystal