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?"

taste unbelievably good," he confessed, and she laughed, delighted. Who doesn't love a bit of praise

ready to help. Just as he opened the door, Roseanne

waited patiently as she dashed over to the balcony, adjusting a few potted plants and ensuring the door

hall. As their doors

"Professor, morning!" Roseanne greeted.

always seem to open our

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

grip on the doorknob tightened, though his face remained

Corley nodded, "Yeah."

to Roseanne, "Running errands? Need any help?" Roseanne shook her

aback, realizing she meant the Rodriguez family. She called

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

"Okay, see you, Professor."

them leave, he quietly clenched

lab, Owen changed

clothes