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."

They said the damage to your car wasn't too bad. With a fresh coat of paint and some bodywork, you won't even notice

Roseanne nodded.

later, they

her car, Roseanne insisted

you decided what you

moment, "On a cold day like this, how

Roseanne's eyes lit up.

restaurant Corley chose was a popular spot. When they arrived, Roseanne noticed a long

else?"

led her inside. "Why switch?

just going to cut in

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

puzzled.

hanging both their coats on the rack, Corley pulled out a chair for

book a table in advance?" Roseanne asked curiously, knowing

shook his head.

"Then how-"

by

Roseanne nodded, understanding now.

their favorite dishes from the menu, and Corley added a

simmering pot of beef stew arrived, and they busied

bite, Roseanne understood