Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 788

Owen Reynolds cleared his throat awkwardly and admitted, "Uh... I haven't had dinner yet."

Roseanne noticed the tips of his ears turning red and couldn't help but find it amusing, but she held back her laughter, worried it might embarrass him even more.

"How about some pasta?" she offered.

Owen Reynolds nodded appreciatively. "I'd really appreciate that.”

"Alright, Professor, make yourself comfortable. I'll get started on it."

In addition to cooking the pasta, Roseanne fried an egg, tossed in some vegetables, and layered on slices of roast beef that Norris had made, finishing it off with a sprinkle of green onions and parsley.

A hearty bowl of pasta was ready in no time.

She placed the bowl on the dining table and called out, "Professor, it's ready. Come and eat."

Owen Reynolds took a seat and began to dig in with gusto. He was genuinely hungry, and the pasta smelled amazing.

Roseanne sat nearby, resting her chin in her hand, watching him eat. She hadn't expected a man like Owen to eat pasta with such grace and elegance.

He ate with large bites, yet there was nothing crude about it. His expression was serious, his gaze focused. Anyone watching might think he was savoring some kind of gourmet cuisine.

you staring at me like that?" Owen suddenly looked up, catching Roseanne's curious gaze. He quickly swallowed

you, I can tell whether my pasta is any good,

it wasn't obvious to anyone but himself. "You

all. It's

to see

sincerely, "It's really

beamed, "I'm glad you like it.

busy he couldn't

confessed, "Not particularly busy, just the usual routine. It's more that, well, I'm not great at cooking, and when I

become quite

through his meal, Owen paused and

Roseanne was momentarily

usually offered Oweet , and

did he

He

drink.

was asking

Owen Reynolds tonight, but she couldn't quite

went to the fridge. "I've got some beer.

"Thanks."