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.

lunch she needed to

Corley suddenly asked, "Will you come somewhere with

"...Hmm?"

dark as ink, but there was a glint

Though puzzled, she agreed.

However...

be home by

"Okay," Corley assured her.

...

got into her car and followed Corley as they

stretch of mountainous road,

"Roseanne, look-"

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

in the direction he

sprawled out in a dazzling array, twinkling like

beautiful...” she whispered,

you like it?" Corley asked, his voice mingling

nodded, unable to hold back her amazement, "I never knew

the next moment, Corley retrieved a bouquet from his car

She was taken aback.

used to celebrating her birthday according to

with her

marking