Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 745

"A family reunion is always a good thing," the old man mused with a nostalgic

smile.

Norris nodded immediately, agreeing wholeheartedly.

Madge suddenly realized she hadn't introduced Norris to Kathleen yet.

"This is my husband," she said, gesturing towards him.

"Hello," Kathleen smiled warmly, "Well, you certainly married a gentleman, didn't you, Madge?"

The scrutiny and judgment that had been in Kathleen's eyes earlier had completely vanished.

Norris gave her a polite nod, "Hello."

His tone was courteous but carried a subtle hint of reserve, something only Madge, after years of marriage, would be able to detect. She shot him a questioning glance, but he simply shook his head slightly, gesturing with his eyes: We'll talk later.

For some reason, this sister-in-law of his gave him an odd feeling... a feeling he couldn't quite shake off.

"Hey, Dad, are you still making those pancakes or-" Roseanne trailed off as she stepped out of the kitchen and saw the crowd gathered in the living room, looking momentarily stunned.

Her gaze soon landed on Kathleen.

Madge beckoned her daughter over with a smile, "Come here, Anne."

Roseanne walked over.

is my daughter, Roseanne. Anne,

after a brief assessment, Roseanne obediently

remained calm, smiling and nodding, but inside, she was reeling

had even snapped a photo and sent it to Silver, asking if Owen was seeing someone. Silver's vague response now

twinkled with intrigue, but she

than you were at her age! Look at that figure, that

poured on

what are you doing

answered for her, "She's

"At Lumina City?"

she's at

raised an eyebrow, a

Kingswell University... quite impressive.

achiever," Kathleen took her hand warmly, giving it a gentle pat, "So, any boyfriend in the

for her daughter and just smiled, turning to

old folks turned their attention

"No, not yet."

wasn't quite accepted by the Reynolds family yet. But to catch Owen Reynolds'

Anne will never

torrent of compliments and questions,

check on

convenient excuse to

pancakes were brought to the table, and

dig into breakfast. He also set a place