Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 776

Mamie bounced into the room, her face lit up with excitement. "Hey, we're going on a trip!"

"Already?" Roseanne raised an eyebrow.

Mamie waved it off. "It's just a day trip. You know, one of those quick getaways. Why would it take longer?"

Roseanne glanced over at Scales, her skepticism evident. If she remembered correctly, Scales had meticulously planned a three-day, two-night excursion. There was no way they'd manage all that in just one day.

Before Roseanne could voice her doubts, Scales cleared his throat. "Yeah, just a day trip. As long as we're having fun, that's what counts."

Mamie chimed in, "Oh, Roseanne, you wouldn't believe it! Caley brought a backpack bigger than mine!" Scales rolled his eyes but said nothing.

"And the funniest part?" Mamie continued, giggling. "He never even used anything from it during the hike up the Appalachian Trail. Just hauled it up like a champ!"

the original

look. "Let's not spoil the fun,

Roseanne nodded in understanding.

busy week and having a day off. I slept in until noon, then just went out for a

you didn't even

Mamie shrugged. "Caley kept

the crack of dawn to enjoy a day out? I caught up on sleep, and

smirked. "Oh really? Your eyes look pretty much the same

her hips, eyes wide. "Scales, don't make me

"Alright, alright, I'm out of

session, they were all business. Mamie and Scales might

the afternoon,

were pretty quick today.