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

up for it?" Corley asked, concern lacing his

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

aback, "Grandma, you're

me tell you, this

are described. Ignore the text; just listen and imagine the scene

of headphones handed to him

to the

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

two massive

lifac blossoms at the top flanked by a row of angels in mid-flight, golden in color, with

each with aquamarine pendants... The purity of that blue carries

hear it?" Geneva asked, her voice tinged with

crystal chandelier with aquamarine pendants..." Corley mused,

it ring any

suddenly

you seen

the crystal chandelier