Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 700 Owen Reynolds barely glanced back as he spoke, his words as exasperating as his departing figure: "She told me." Corley & Murray: "..."

When Roseanne woke up, it was daytime outside.

No sunshine, but no rain either, just a cold wind whipping the bare branches, with not a leaf to fall.

Sitting up, she was hit by the distinct smell of hospital disinfectant - pungent and unpleasant. She couldn't help but rub her nose.

Glancing at her ankle, now wrapped up like a Thanksgiving turkey, she couldn't see much but gingerly tried moving it. Thankfully...

It still hurt, but not as much as before.

Leda Reynolds came in with a thermos, startled to see Roseanne sitting up, "What are you doing up?! You need to lie down! The doctor said you have to keep off your foot, no moving around!"

"I was terrified when I got the call at work. Thank goodness you're alright."

Leda had been busy lately, and it had been a while since they last saw each other. One was buried in

work, the other in academia, so their chats had become less frequent.

But true friendships aren't built on constant chatter; they're proven when someone shows up exactly when you need them.

Like now.

long have

replied, "A day and a night. It's morning

wanting to

to know

got to the hospital, I found three guys guarding your bed like old-time knights. Owen Reynolds was okay,

Caley. They waited for a long time, and I didn't want them to wear themselves out,

call? They must be worried if I didn't

said it was close to a fracture. You'll need at least a week to recover. As for your aunt and uncle, don't fret; I've taken the calls. I didn't mention your

reached out, hugging her,

Always thinking ahead.

did you change

you like it?" Leda

you start

in perfume, like her personality, was vibrant, bold,

think? Does it

a gift, sprayed it on in a

a rainy day, the

Whatever you wear, I love

talker...

way!" Roseanne quickly covered