Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 779

She had seen a slice of human nature through her tenants, and was no stranger to the conflicts and tangled relationships between people.

Staying unaffected by the outside world? Easier said than done.

Scales mused, "Over time, I've realized that nothing is absolutely pure, and it's impossible to remain completely unaffected by other factors. It's like that philosophical idea-everything is interconnected, and individuals influence and interact with each other..."

Mamie felt her head spinning. "I think you should've majored in philosophy instead of biology."

Scales shot back, "Just eat your chicken drumstick!"

"Fine, I will! You were the one who said I could have it!"

Oh yeah, from being nine-tenths full, she was now hitting the perfect ten.

Scales just shook his head with a sigh.

After they finished their meal, Roseanne picked up the tab.

The trio decided not to head straight home; instead, they took a walk to digest their food.

"Good thing we all live in the same direction and not too far apart. Once we reach the school gate, let's grab a cab from there. It's on the way and it'll save us some cash. Ha!"

Scales teased, "Aren't you supposed to be a little landlady? And yet you're pinching pennies over a cab fare?"

Mamie, who had once gifted a car worth under a hundred grand without a second thought, now seemed adamant about saving a mere ten dollars on a cab.

"So what if I'm a landlady? Money doesn't grow on trees, you know! My dad taught me to be thrifty, make money, but also care for it. Save it when you can, spend it wisely, but never waste it!"

smile. "That's a valid

fortune on a lab

Scales both turned to look at

her chest proudly. "That's called putting your money where it

alright, I stand corrected. Lesson

Caley, you've got a lot to learn,

Scales stopped

Mamie's cheerful expression faded.

followed their gaze and

bright yellow Ferrari was parked in

and the emblem were

was the man standing beside the car that

else could it be

with it being winter break and so close to the New Year, there weren't many students

"Why is Grace still at

"Oh,

has all her

JE you wouldn't believe

stuck

can't leave

what? Aren't both

no labs to use and no

she's keeping everyone

just shook her

"Probably because she's miserable

her