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.

pause, Corley replied,

sharp. Don't be

"Got it."

...

the call and headed into the kitchen to

with

a whiff of something delicious from the living

Norris with her

You didn't put soy sauce,

like it.

help with, Madge returned

in, but the elders were more interested

her efforts were futile, Kathleen stopped trying to engage, her nails digging into her palm, seemingly oblivious to any

noon, Corley

here," Madge announced, standing to greet

lady smiled

entered, greeting everyone,

sitting expressionlessly on the couch. He

moment before saying, "Mom."

tersely, clearly

frowned but chose

table was laden with a

Roseanne's tastes, as well as what Madge had mentioned

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