Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 717

Roseanne was taken aback.

Before she could even muster a word of protest, Owen Reynolds had already slipped off her shoes.

And then her socks...

She glanced down at Owen, whose intense focus made him look like he was conducting a critically important experiment.

Roseanne's breath hitched, and her heart began to race.

She had never really pondered why Owen Reynolds was so kind to her.

Maybe it was because he was genuinely a nice person, treating everyone with the same sincerity.

But here, in this moment, she had to admit that the professor's kindness towards her felt different.

No matter how good or sincere he was, he wouldn't go to such lengths for just anyone.

Having removed her shoes and socks, Owen gently took hold of her ankle as per Mr. Carter's instructions.

touch, and when his fingertips brushed against the top of her foot, it was

hearts skipped a

and Owen swallowed hard, struggling

was ticklish and warm, like a burn that

foot back, but remembering Mr. Carter's words,

must have been quite peculiar because even the lady

a rare sight today, seeing Owen so

Silver, the mere sight of needles would

Yet today...

bringing your girlfriend must make all

her

speak, so she pretended

cleared his throat awkwardly, unsure where to

"Have you finished preparing the ginseng for

duty called, so she

patch was applied to Roseanne's foot, and soon, a soothing warmth spread

after being applied, that's normal. Leave it on for

that young people often forget, Mr. Carter reiterated his instructions as