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 way to

a cup of coffee in each hand, unable to carry

about to ask a server

Roseanne: "I've got it."

as they walked towards the

"...Silver? Silver?!"

"...Hmm? What?"

didn't even hear me calling." Kathleen followed her gaze, but all she

it off:

her words, her expression

another man, laughing and chatting

that something couples

behind, his style and aura

she's shopping

out h

field?

time management, she was clearly

the

"Kathleen, I... suddenly remembered

Silver hurried off.

Inside the bakery-

waved from by the display case. Roseanne approached, handing him

"Thank Corley

He then glanced at

a teasing look: "Mr..

you shouldn't have.".

teasing

belongs to

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