Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 747

Chapter 747

Madge had asked Roseanne to get in touch with Corley because the two siblings had known him for quite some time.

It all started at the train station when Norris had his wallet stolen. Roseanne had introduced Corley to Norris, mentioning that "Mr. Sullivan" was a friend of hers. Corley had kindly offered to give them a ride to their place, leaving a favorable impression on Madge.

Yesterday, when Madge learned about Corley's background, she couldn't help but marvel at the serendipity of it all.

Roseanne nodded, "Okay."

...

Corley slept in until nine in the morning. The hangover was brutal.

He'd been off cigarettes and booze for over six months-not that he was completely teetotal, but he hadn't gotten plastered like he did yesterday in a long time.

After dragging himself out of bed and taking a shower, he called down to

reception for breakfast. Once he finished eating, he got to work. Before he knew it, two hours had flown by.

Just as he was about to stretch his legs, his phone rang. Seeing "Roseanne" flash across the screen made his heart skip a beat. He quickly picked it up.

"Hey-"

"Bro, come over for lunch."

The word "Bro" left him a bit choked up.

a pause,

Don't be

"Got it."

...

and headed into the

the head chef, with

the living room, couldn't help

saw Norris with her

didn't put soy

how you like

there was nothing more she could help with, Madge returned to the living room to join Neely and

in, but the elders were more interested in

her nails

Corley

announced, standing to

lady

entered, greeting

Kathleen sitting expressionlessly on the couch.

moment before saying, "Mom."

tersely, clearly in no

frowned but chose to

table was laden

Roseanne's tastes, as well as what

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