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?"

place looked lavish-Madge must

strutted

to see her, Nadine hadn't come to cause trouble or

and Madge, out

about Nadine's

seat." Madge poured a glass of water for her guest and placed it on the

started to openly inspect the villa: "Madge, you changed houses and didn't tell me? I went to your old place and had quite the time finding

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

past years, and renewing it is just a formality. Still, it's best

pen from her bag: "I brought everything we need

but laugh—a laugh filled

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

our partnership was good or not, we 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