Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 820

Chapter 820

"My feelings are honest and out in the open-there's nothing shameful about them. Why shouldn't I admit it?" Owen Reynolds's gaze was clear and unwavering, his words simple and direct.

Corley stared at him, hands clenched tight. For the first time, he felt the sting of defeat.

"Does Roseanne know?" he asked quietly.

Owen didn't bother to hide anything. "I tried to tell her. Tested the waters, you could say. She told me she's not interested in relationships right now-her studies come first."

Corley let out a short laugh. "So she turned you down?"

"Not exactly." Owen caught sight of the smirk on Corley's lips but remained calm. "I never actually confessed. Not officially."

Corley's smile grew broader, almost mocking.

Owen frowned. "What's so funny?"

"You. You're hilarious."

"Is that so?" Owen's tone was cool and matter-of-fact. "Just because I don't have

a chance now doesn't mean I won't later. You, on the other hand-now or in the

have a

who's the joke

the words hitting

she returned,

two men fell instantly silent, a rare moment of unspoken agreement

at the table, there was more

"Professor, please, help yourself! My grandma made everything from scratch. You have to try the roast pork with

meatballs are delicious-they're

taking a bit of everything she mentioned. He sampled every offering with such enthusiasm, he could've been crowned the "king of

impressive. And these meatballs, the mushrooms inside are so fresh, and is that

you have quite the palate! When my grandma rolls the meatballs, she

guess I came at just the right

banter, their easy rhythm making it

table while Owen took

up, the other scrubbing away -falling

wasn't the

something to finish up at the office.

much of it.

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