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,"

passenger seat. She shrugged off her jacket, smoothing out the wrinkles before

motioned for her to toss it in the back seat, then started

about what had happened earlier. Roseanne mentioned, almost offhandedly, "...it's a good thing my driving instructor taught me how to handle being blinded by high beams. Otherwise, I might not

and two kids. If any of them

name. "He's

replied honestly, "Mr. Reynolds has been

the steering wheel tightening as he casually responded, "Isn't he busy? How does

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

tone unreadable. "He's got quite the

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

listened to her enthusiastic praise of

internally: ~!@#¥ %...

because he's got

Depends

brought the car to a stop.

be pulled back by her

seatbelt. Content beloner haline

twinge of

Thanks for

Roseanne unbuckled her seatbelt and