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,"

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

seat, then started the engine and pulled away

drove, 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 high beams. Otherwise, I might not have hit the brakes in time and would have swerved

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

the name. "He's been helping you? How's he doing

honestly, "Mr. Reynolds has

slightly, his grip on the steering wheel tightening as he casually responded,

not too busy. He's been home on

Corley asked, his tone unreadable. "He's

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

to her enthusiastic praise of Owen Reynolds,

internally: ~!@#¥ %...

he's

temperament? Depends

corner, Corley brought the car to a stop. The sudden braking caused

pulled back by

seatbelt. Content beloner haline

a twinge of regret. "Sorry about

Thanks

unbuckled her seatbelt and opened the door to get