Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 730

Corley: "Let me think about it, and we'll talk when we meet."

"Okay," Roseanne ended the call, quickly pulling on her puffy winter coat and slipping into her sturdy snow boots. In less than three minutes, she was ready to head out the door.

Though the days were chilly, they weren't as biting as they had been. Yet, the sun stubbornly refused to peek out from behind the clouds.

As soon as Roseanne reached the street, she spotted Corley leaning against a sleek, limited edition Maybach at the end of the block. Dressed in a sharp black overcoat, he was casually twirling his car keys.

The moment he saw her, he stood up straight, a smile breaking through his previously aloof expression.

Roseanne walked up to him, grinning.

Once inside the car, Corley handed her a bag. "Breakfast-coffee and a croissant. Eat it while it's warm."

Raising an eyebrow, Roseanne teased, "Mr. Sullivan not only plays chauffeur but also buys me breakfast? I must be dreaming."

He chuckled, "Why think so small? You could dream up something even more extravagant."

She didn't reply, just wrapped her hands around the warm coffee cup, savoring the heat.

"Why aren't you eating?"

"It's... hot."

Corley said, "I got a call from the garage. They said the damage to your car wasn't too bad. With a fresh coat of paint and some bodywork,

Roseanne nodded.

they arrived at

the necessary papers and retrieving her car, Roseanne insisted on treating

decided what you want to

a moment, "On a cold day like this, how about some

Roseanne's eyes lit up.

spot. When they arrived,

somewhere else?" she suggested,

inside. "Why switch? Follow

going to

the hostess saw Corley, she greeted them warmly and escorted them to

was puzzled.

the rack, Corley pulled out a chair for her. "Sit

book a table in advance?" Roseanne asked curiously, knowing full well that reservations

shook his head.

"Then how-"

owned by a college buddy

Roseanne nodded, understanding now.

Corley added a couple

and they busied themselves with the meal, too engrossed to

first bite, Roseanne understood why the restaurant was