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."

his throat, 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, you won't even

Roseanne nodded.

they arrived at

retrieving her car, Roseanne insisted on treating

what you want to

a cold day like this, how about some hearty

Roseanne's eyes lit up.

a popular spot. When they arrived, Roseanne noticed a long line of young

else?" she suggested, eyeing the

led her inside.

to cut

as soon as the hostess saw Corley, she greeted them warmly and escorted

puzzled.

hanging both their coats on the rack, Corley pulled out

advance?" Roseanne asked curiously, knowing full well

shook his head.

"Then how-"

is owned by a college buddy

Roseanne nodded, understanding now.

menu, and Corley added a couple more items

and they busied themselves with

understood why