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.

brushed against the

of their hearts skipped a

and Owen swallowed hard, struggling

the sensation-it was ticklish and warm, like a burn that she wasn't sure came from him or

remembering Mr. Carter's words,

have been quite peculiar because even the lady organizing

a rare sight today, seeing Owen so close

sight of needles would have him backing away, often to the point of

Yet today...

make all the difference! Heh

chuckled, her eyes crinkling

was unable to move or speak, so

his throat awkwardly, unsure where

Carter intervened, "Have you finished preparing the ginseng for tomorrow? We have several patients needing it for

eager for gossip, but duty

and soon, a soothing warmth spread

normal. Leave it on for 12 hours, keep it dry, and try not to

that young people often forget, Mr. Carter reiterated