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!"

in Scales' bag. Surely, he had packed for the original multi-day plan. Maybe

Roseanne a knowing look. "Let's not spoil the

Roseanne nodded in understanding.

of their silent exchange. "You know, Roseanne, there's nothing better than finishing a busy week and having a day off. I slept in until noon, then

you didn't even manage a full day

Mamie shrugged. "Caley kept

on, who says you have to be up at the crack of dawn to enjoy a day out? I caught up

"Oh really? Your eyes look pretty much

hands on her hips, eyes wide. "Scales, don't make me unleash my wrath on

backed away. "Alright, alright, I'm

all business. Mamie and Scales might bicker, but

the afternoon, they

"Phew, we were pretty quick today. But I'm starving. Let's see