Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 661

At that time, Norris Cole had left for his university lectures, leaving Madge home alone.

Ever since returning from their trip to Lumina City, Madge had sketched out the outline for a new book. She was planning to write a horror novel set in a school, filled with ghost stories and eerie legends. During this period, their daughter called to invite them to the grand opening of her new research lab. Regrettably, both had to decline.

Norris was tied up with lectures; Madge was deep into her writing, a process she couldn't afford to break from.

With the narrative nearly complete and the final chapter just around the corner, Madge had been more reclusive than ever to finish her work.

When Nadine knocked on the door, Madge, lost in thought about her plot, didn't think much of it. "Why so early today, no-"

Nadine offered a slight smile: "Long time no see, Madge."

Madge frowned: "It's you?"

you going to invite me in?" Nadine peered

looked lavish-Madge must have

Nadine strutted in, her

Madge wasn't thrilled to see her, Nadine hadn't come to cause trouble or create

smiles, and Madge, out of politeness, couldn't kick her

was curious about Nadine's intentions for

of water for her guest and placed it on

to your old place and had quite the time finding you. Tried calling you, but your phone was always off. It took me forever

didn't bite, getting straight to the point: "What do

contract is about to expire, right? We've had a good run these past years, and renewing it is just a formality. Still, it's best to go through the motions.

a contract and a pen from her bag: "I brought everything we need to renew today.

help but laugh—a laugh filled

are more absurd one after the other. First off, our contract hasn't almost expired; it's

both know the truth, so let's skip the pleasantries." "Knowing all this and still asking me to sign a renewal... Do you take me for a