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.

airfare—the works. They were determined to ensure Madge had a delightful trip and the best experience possible,

but worried about the toll of travel on Grandma's health. Madge was the first to veto the

accompany Madge to provide support. They were all thinking of each other, and Norris found himself in high demand. It amused him; aside

end, Madge couldn't counter the grandparents'

and son-in-law off on their trip, the grandparents decided to head back to Lumina City. After all, their home was still there, and they'd been

Inviting her over for dinner and some good home-cooked

head out

said on the other

"Hmm?"

up for a moment? I need to use

replied, "Sure. Come

...

the first time Corley had been to Roseanne's place, despite knowing her for