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.

to the touch, and when his fingertips brushed against the

of their hearts skipped

fingers was soft and smooth, and Owen swallowed hard, struggling to

a burn that she wasn't sure came from him or from

but remembering Mr. Carter's words, she forced herself to

have been quite peculiar because even the lady organizing the herbs

rare sight today, seeing

the mere sight of needles would have him

Yet today...

girlfriend must make all the difference!

lady chuckled, her eyes crinkling with

speak, so

awkwardly, unsure

discomfort, Mr. Carter intervened, "Have you finished preparing the ginseng for tomorrow?

but duty

soon, a soothing warmth spread from it, easing the pain

applied, that's normal. Leave it on for 12 hours, keep it dry, and try not to stand

forget, Mr. Carter reiterated his instructions as they were