Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 765

"Sure thing. I barely had a chance to look around when we first got here."

Grandma's back wasn't what it used to be, and sitting for too long made her uncomfortable. Roseanne had been thinking about taking her out for a stroll

anyway.

The timing was perfect, and she nodded in agreement.

The sky was a muted gray-blue, with the sun playing a game of hide and seek behind the clouds, occasionally peeking through before retreating again.

In deep winter, Lumina City wasn't exactly known for its greenery. Most of the trees were bare, their branches stark against the sky.

But the Rodriguez family garden was a different story.

A sprawling glass greenhouse housed a vibrant array of flowers and plants, blooming regardless of the season, painting the winter landscape with the brightest of colors.

Grandma didn't have many hobbies, but she did love tending to her plants.

At first, she hadn't even wanted to bother with them, but Neely noticed her growing more and more despondent and suggested it as a way to keep her spirits up.

Initially, Grandma didn't get it, didn't want it, but over time, she found herself genuinely interested.

Geneva slipped on a pair of gloves, not minding at all if her clothes got a bit dirty, and knelt down to start weeding the little garden.

flower branches and loosening

over, noticing how adept Roseanne was, clearly someone used

needed more water,

with her studies but also

folks have the patience for gardening

thanks to you, Grandma. I'm

feet, lush and thriving, promising to

head, smiling, "You always did know how to

at this rose, it's gorgeous! Although, it's shaped a bit funny, kind

squinted at

taking a

with

at her owno

Grandma's smile widened.

was full of warmth, as if through her, she was glimpsing a younger

moments seemed to find their way

in the garden

to tire, Roseanne helped her back

"There's a room upstairs for you, Corley put it

Grandma went upstairs to rest, and