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."

"I got a call from the garage. They said the damage to your car wasn't

Roseanne nodded.

later, they arrived at

papers and retrieving her car, Roseanne insisted on treating Corley to

you decided what you want to

for a moment, "On a cold

Roseanne's eyes lit up.

was a popular spot. When they arrived,

else?" she suggested, eyeing

her inside. "Why switch?

to cut in

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

was puzzled. "What's

coats on the rack, Corley pulled out a

asked curiously, knowing full well that reservations

shook his head.

"Then how-"

place is owned by a college buddy of

Roseanne nodded, understanding now.

their favorite dishes from the menu, and Corley added a couple more items that he knew she

simmering pot of beef stew arrived, and they busied themselves

first bite, Roseanne understood why the restaurant was so