Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 732

Corley couldn't focus on the music at all. Whatever the piece or the variation, it was all a blur to him.

The dim lighting of the concert hall was the perfect cover, allowing him to let his feelings show without restraint-tenderness and deep affection.

His gaze kept drifting uncontrollably to Roseanne's fair hands. Several times, he fought the urge to just reach out, hold them tight, and never let go.

But after a battle within himself, reason won out.

He reminded himself: Just hold on a little longer. Soon... just get through tonight...

Don't rush it; don't scare her...

For some, two hours could feel like an eternity of torment and trials, but for Roseanne, it was a rare auditory and visual feast.

Even after it ended, she was still relishing the experience:

"Did you catch that Croatian Rhapsody piece just now? He added some rock elements! It was such an unexpected blend of romance and excitement, especially that variation in the middle, what a delightful surprise! What did you think?"

Corley was a bit distracted, "Uh, yeah? It did sound quite nice."

Lost in her own world, Roseanne didn't notice his wandering thoughts.

It wasn't until they exited the concert hall, with streetlights casting their glow and neon reflections spilling all around, that she realized it was already dark.

needed to prepare for the lab

she was about to speak, Corley suddenly asked, "Will you come somewhere with

"...Hmm?"

eyes were dark as ink, but there was a glint in

Though puzzled, she agreed.

However...

need to be home by

"Okay," Corley assured her.

...

and followed Corley

of mountainous road,

"Roseanne, look-"

point, Roseanne was busy adjusting her puffer jacket when Corley's sudden voice caught her off

in the direction

in a dazzling array, twinkling like a fallen galaxy, spread across the

she whispered, momentarily

asked, his voice

amazement, "I never knew Lumina City

bouquet from his car and approached her with a smile, "Happy birthday,

She was taken aback.

to celebrating her birthday

her friends

always marking