Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 761

Roseanne held her phone, slightly dazed.

On the other end, a gentle laugh came through, "What's the matter? You already call me 'bro,' and now you're hesitating to meet? Or are you saying... you don't accept our current relationship, and all those things you said before were just empty words?"

"Alright, hang on, I'm coming down now," Roseanne replied decisively.

Corley was right; there really was nothing awkward about their relationship now. Her straightforwardness left him momentarily speechless on the other end.

After a pause, he spoke again, "Grandpa and Grandma returned from Pinehollow, and since you've just finished your project and have some free time, they thought I'd come get you for dinner at the old house."

The grandparents had stayed in Pinehollow for a while and were quite reluctant to leave. They could see their daughter every day, and with Norris, their attentive and reliable son-in-law taking care of things, life couldn't be more pleasant.

That was until Madge received an invitation from her publisher to attend a book signing in Luminis, followed by a reader event in Ravenport. Naturally, Norris had to go along.

covered-meals, lodging, airfare—the works. They were determined to ensure Madge

was the first to veto the idea. She initially planned to fly to Luminis alone, leaving Norris at home to

other, and Norris found himself in high demand. It amused him; aside from his time in the classroom, he'd never felt

the end, Madge couldn't counter the grandparents' wishes. Norris was hers to take

to head back to Lumina City. After all, their home was still there, and they'd been away long

for dinner and some good

head

said on

"Hmm?"

up for a moment? I need

"Sure. Come

...

Corley had been to Roseanne's place, despite knowing her