Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 819

But the very next second, he changed the subject with a casual remark: "Good timing, I haven't had lunch yet."

Owen Reynolds didn't bother with pleasantries and accepted immediately.

Corley's gaze darkened. "Sorry, I just remembered—we don't have enough plates and silverware."

"There are some disposable ones in the cupboard," Roseanne said, standing up. "I'll go get them."

With that, she left the room.

Owen Reynolds made himself at home, pulling out a chair across from Corley and sitting down. He glanced at the table and grinned. “Looks amazing—a real feast for the senses."

Corley let out a short laugh. "Isn't your lab busy these days, Mr. Reynolds? I'm surprised you have time to mooch a meal from someone else."

"Things slow down before the holidays, so I'm not in a rush. As for mooching... well, trust me, it wasn't my idea. Mr. Sullivan here was so gracious and invited me himself. Would've been rude to refuse, don't you think?"

Corley said nothing.

"But what about you, Mr. Sullivan? Shouldn't you be busy planning the company's year-end party right about now? I'm shocked you have any free time at all."

"I was bringing Anne some food. Even if I didn't have time, I'd make time for that.”

the mention of

frowned, then decided

you have feelings

question, Corley's tone left little room for

Roseanne's cousin?" Corley looked surprised. "So, she actually told you what we are to each other?" Owen Reynolds replied, "That only convinces me more that when you picked her up from our place, you were

didn't confirm

the facts straight, who

sharp as a blade. "Mr. Sullivan, I'm curious. How do

Roseanne? Is it

you can't put into words? Is that why you keep it vague and ambiguous, so people get the

I'm dating Roseanne? But tell me, Mr Reynolds,

were back to the original

you have

not to answer, but

replied, "But you still haven't

are you playing when

if I'm just a guy or

some guy, I don't owe you any explanation for such a personal question-we barely even know each