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 as if an electric current

of their hearts skipped

fingers was soft and smooth, and Owen swallowed hard, struggling to suppress the emotions

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

wanted to pull her foot back, but remembering Mr. Carter's words, she forced herself to

lady organizing the herbs

rare sight today, seeing Owen so close without

mere sight of needles

Yet today...

bringing your girlfriend must make all the difference!

chuckled, her eyes crinkling

speak, so she pretended

his throat awkwardly,

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

gossip, but duty called, so she headed off to the

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

being applied, that's normal. Leave it on for 12 hours, keep it dry,

Mr. Carter reiterated his instructions as they