Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 738

But-

So what?

Feelings aren't just a side dish or a game for entertainment. Once you enter the game, you have to be all in.

But she had so many projects to finish, so many experiments left undone.

The vast ocean of Science, the towering peaks of Nature-she had just barely cracked open the gates of academia, taking the first tentative steps into the uncharted territory of research.

So much left unfinished, waiting for her attention. Who had the time or energy to fall in love?

Owen Reynolds listened, a slight heaviness settling in his heart.

But it wasn't unexpected.

If she had jumped in easily, she wouldn't be Roseanne.

"I understand." He exhaled, a slow smile spreading across his face, reaching his eyes.

Roseanne grinned back, "Professor, was the apple pie sweet?"

Owen Reynolds nodded, "Sweet."

"Then next time, I'll treat you again."

"Sure."

They said their goodbyes at the doorstep, each retreating into their own world.

Roseanne immediately unwrapped the bouquet of blue roses, dividing them into two vases.

she already had, the blue and white combination

vase on her coffee

knocked on Owen Reynolds' door with the other vase

It'll look great on your TV

the striking blue roses paired with the crisp, clean baby's breath, reminiscent of a clear sky

was unsure whether to be surprised

share half

scheme was, in her

tentative confession, which she had brushed off

ease.

a chance, but it seemed Corley...wasn't getting any

don't

It's pitch black in

Roseanne glanced past him,

living room shrouded

something in his

the bedroom, didn't bother with the

of it, "Well,

"Alright."

watched her walk away

his hand, a wry smile forming

dark, bending to set

with a

on the living room

once dark house was

was now

arranged in the shape

He smirked at himself.

couch,