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!"

what was in Scales' bag. Surely, he had packed for the original multi-day plan. Maybe Mamie hadn't realized yet that the trip

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

Roseanne nodded in understanding.

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

"Wait, so you didn't even manage a full day of

Mamie shrugged. "Caley kept

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

really? Your eyes look pretty

put her hands on her hips, eyes wide. "Scales, don't make

away. "Alright, alright, I'm

session, they were all business. Mamie and Scales might bicker, but when

the afternoon, they wrapped up their

head and sighed contentedly. "Phew, we were pretty quick today. But I'm starving. Let's see what we've got