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 risk," he

off her jacket,

motioned for her to toss it in the back seat, then started the engine and pulled away from the

almost offhandedly, "...it's a good thing my driving instructor taught me how to handle being blinded by high beams. Otherwise, I might not have hit the brakes in

a father and two kids. If any of

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

much thought, Roseanne replied honestly, "Mr. Reynolds has

as he casually responded, "Isn't

not too busy.

tone unreadable. "He's got

straighter. "Last time...and the time before... Mr. Reynolds is the most patient teacher I've ever had. He's got

to her enthusiastic praise of Owen Reynolds, outwardly

internally: ~!@#¥ %...

That's because he's got

temperament? Depends on

a stop.

pulled back

seatbelt. Content beloner haline

a twinge of

worries. Thanks

unbuckled her seatbelt and opened the door to