Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 723

Roseanne turned her head.

Corley met her gaze. "What's up?"

"Mr. Sullivan, I seem to have troubled you again."

He paused for a moment, then gave a slight smile. "I don't mind being troubled by you."

Roseanne looked down. "But your affection, all I have to offer in return is a thank you. Is it worth it?"

A double entendre.

Corley hadn't expected her to be so direct. He paused, but his smile didn't waver. "You've always been clear about your feelings, and so have I. Saying no is your right, but continuing is my choice. I believe-"

Roseanne looked up.

He met her eyes, speaking slowly, "Good things come to those who wait. If it hasn't happened yet, it's just not the right time."

"What if the right time never comes?" she asked.

"Then I'll keep waiting."

"You might end up disappointed," she said.

to take that

shrugged off her jacket,

her to toss it in the back seat, then started the engine

instructor taught me how

Beyond that, a father and two kids. If any of them had darted out, it would have

zeroed in on the name. "He's been helping you? How's

"Mr. Reynolds has

on the steering wheel tightening as

too busy. He's been home

unreadable. "He's got quite

most patient teacher I've ever had. He's got a great temperament, never loses his cool. People

praise

internally: ~!@#¥ %...

he's got

temperament? Depends

to a stop. The sudden braking

pulled back by

seatbelt. Content beloner haline

of regret. "Sorry about

Thanks for

Roseanne unbuckled her seatbelt and opened the door