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.

went their

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

a server for

Roseanne: "I've got it."

chatted as they walked towards

"...Silver? Silver?!"

"...Hmm? What?"

at so intently? You didn't even hear me

waved it off:

words, her expression

with another man, laughing and chatting over coffee as

something

behind, his style and aura

moment she's

next, she's out h with another man,

field?

transition, time management, she was clearly

the

her naïve son falling for such a woman had Silver's heart frying in anxiety. "Kathleen, I... suddenly remembered something important. I can't continue shopping." "That's

Silver hurried off.

Inside the bakery-

Reynolds waved from by the display case. Roseanne approached, handing him his coffee:

"Thank Corley

He then glanced at

a teasing look: "Mr..

you shouldn't have.".

teasing

belongs to

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