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 risk," he

shrugged off her jacket, smoothing out the wrinkles

back seat, then

they talked 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

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

Reynolds?" Corley zeroed in on the name. "He's been

thought, Roseanne replied honestly, "Mr. Reynolds

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

guess he's not too busy. He's been

his tone unreadable. "He's got quite the patience,

had. He's got

enthusiastic praise of Owen

internally: ~!@#¥ %...

because he's got his own

temperament? Depends on

the car to a stop. The sudden braking caused Roseanne

to be pulled back by

seatbelt. Content beloner haline

a twinge of regret.

worries. Thanks

Roseanne unbuckled her seatbelt and opened the