Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 784

It was yet another leisurely Saturday morning when Corley drove up to the apartment building, excited to pick up Roseanne for a visit to the Rodriguez family. The elderly couple always looked forward to Roseanne's visits on her days off, and this time, they had planned it in advance.

The moment the sun rose, Corley's parents had been gently nudging him to get going. Roseanne, of course, was more than happy to oblige. The two elders were kind and warm-hearted, always treating her with such care and affection. How could she possibly refuse?

As soon as her alarm went off, she was up and about, getting ready for the day. She even whipped up a batch of some soft, slightly sweet pastries to bring along. By 8 AM, Corley was at her door, knocking right on time. He stepped in, changed into the guest slippers, and the first words out of his mouth were, "I haven't had breakfast yet."

Roseanne raised an eyebrow, "Oh?"

"Got anything to eat?" he asked, almost sheepishly.

She couldn't help but smile, "Yeah, I do."

Last time it had been sandwiches. Today, she had prepared some delicious mushroom and meat dumplings.

Corley looked impressed. "Did you make these yourself?"

"Yep." Roseanne nodded, watching his reaction. "Why? Don't they taste good?"

he confessed, and she laughed, delighted. Who doesn't love a bit of praise now

the bags from her, ready to

plants and ensuring the door was securely shut. Satisfied, she rejoined him, "Alright,

Just then, Owen Reynolds emerged from the apartment across the hall. As their doors

"Professor, morning!" Roseanne greeted.

always seem to open

brow furrowed slightly. He studied Roseanne's expression, noticing how at ease she seemed with Corley being there so early.

grip on the doorknob tightened, though his face remained calm, "Heading

Corley nodded, "Yeah."

Need any help?" Roseanne shook her head, "Not errands, we're

momentarily taken aback, realizing she meant the Rodriguez family. She called them

polite nod, "Well, we won't hold you up, Mr. Reynolds. Roseanne, let's not

"Okay, see you, Professor."

watched them leave, he quietly clenched his fist. This was

the lab,

work clothes and