Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 675

After finishing their meal, Kathleen went to pay the bill.

Both mothers had hardly touched their food, leaving plenty behind.

Meanwhile, Corley and Owen Reynolds each had their own victories; one had snagged a sleek suit, and the other, a pair of leather shoes, both quite pleased with their finds.

Corley: "There's a coffee shop up ahead. Fancy a drink?"

Owen Reynolds: "Oh, but there's this bakery that's quite famous..."

Both spoke almost simultaneously, exchanging glances, a silent rivalry brewing.

Corley: "Roseanne, shall we go together?"

Owen Reynolds: "How about we check it out?"

Both men were eagerly awaiting her response.

Roseanne: "?"

Here we go again!

"How about this, you both go get what you want, and I'll head to the restroom?" Corley nodded: "Alright."

Then, looking at Owen Reynolds: "The professor isn't much for coffee, right?"

Owen Reynolds: "If Mr. Sullivan is treating, I wouldn't mind trying a cup." "...Alright." Corley agreed, though clearly through gritted teeth.

Owen Reynolds: "I'll return the favor, let's get Mr. Sullivan a slice of cake."

"..." That stung even more.

their

from the restroom, Corley was holding a cup of coffee in each

was about to ask a server for

Roseanne: "I've got it."

chatted as they walked towards

"...Silver? Silver?!"

"...Hmm? What?"

You didn't even hear me calling."

waved it

her expression

barista was with another man, laughing and chatting over coffee as they

something couples

man from behind, his style and aura

moment she's

the next, she's out h with

field?

she was clearly playing

the

thought of her naïve son falling for such a woman had Silver's heart frying in anxiety. "Kathleen, I... suddenly

Silver hurried off.

Inside the bakery-

from by the display case. Roseanne approached, handing

"Thank Corley

He then glanced at

a teasing look: "Mr..

you shouldn't have.".

teasing

belongs to

Corley: "... You're welcome."