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.

and when his fingertips brushed against the top of her foot, it was as if an electric

hearts

skin under his fingers was soft and smooth, and Owen swallowed hard,

ticklish and warm, like a burn that she

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

expressions must have been quite peculiar because even the lady organizing the herbs nearby couldn't help but take

a rare sight today, seeing Owen so close without

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

Yet today...

girlfriend must make all

lady chuckled, her eyes crinkling

speak, so she

awkwardly, unsure where to

"Have you finished preparing the ginseng for tomorrow? We have several patients

eager for gossip, but duty called, so she headed off to

soon, a soothing warmth spread from it,

Leave it on for 12 hours,

Mr. Carter reiterated his instructions as they were