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.

that

into the car, taking the passenger seat. She shrugged off her jacket, smoothing

in the back seat, then started

offhandedly, "...it's a good thing my driving instructor taught me

the right, there was a guard rail. Beyond that, a father and two kids. If any of them

name. "He's been helping you?

Roseanne replied honestly, "Mr.

on the steering wheel tightening as he

guess he's not too busy. He's been home on weekends

tone unreadable. "He's got

up a little straighter. "Last time...and the time before... Mr. Reynolds is the most patient teacher I've ever had. He's got a great temperament, never loses his cool. People say he's aloof and hard to approach, but think they just

listened to her enthusiastic praise of Owen Reynolds, outwardly calm

internally: ~!@#¥ %...

because he's got his own

temperament? Depends on

car to a stop. The

to be pulled back by her

seatbelt. Content beloner haline

of

worries. Thanks

and opened