Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 107

Seeing Murray and Roseanne part on bad terms, Corley raised an eyebrow with a smirk. It seemed like someone's tricks weren't working anymore.

Despite the current fallout, Murray and Corley were real-deal buddies in the past.

Murray tried to win her over with gifts, presents, humble gestures, and sweet nothings. Unfortunately, Roseanne wasn't falling for it anymore.

"Mr. Sullivan, enjoying the show?" Millie suddenly spoke innocently, her expression pure.

Corley smiled. "Of course."

Millie asked again, "Is it because Murray got the cold shoulder from Roseanne?"

Corley raised an eyebrow, acknowledging her for the first time. "Isn't that what you wanted to see?"

Millie openly admitted, "Yeah, I want to be with Murray forever."

"Well then, I wish you... a lifetime of happiness?" With that, Corley let go of her, stepping back.

Millie smiled and nodded. "Thank you, Mr. Sullivan. And I hope you win your lady's heart, too."

Tsk! Corley turned away. He gave Murray a sympathetic glance, thinking he had attracted a gentle soul, but ended up stirring up a hornet's nest, the kind with stingers and venom.

As the two men passed by each other, Murray suddenly spoke: "Stay away from Anne."

Corley stopped in his tracks, his eyes narrowing. "I could say the same to you. You have no right."

"At least I had my chance with her legitimately. What are you?" Murray stared him down, his eyes somewhat gratified. "If it weren't for me, you and Roseanne wouldn't have crossed paths. She wouldn't give you a second glance."

He opened his hand, revealing a delicate earring resting on his palm.

Roseanne instinctively touched her ear, remembering she had noticed an earring missing after taking off her makeup. She hadn't realized she lost it at the party. She thanked him and took the one earring she lost.

But Corley lingered a bit longer. "I've traveled far and wide, but only Maldor Beach brings me peace and a gentle feeling, like the sea—wide and welcoming."

Looking out at the sea, he suddenly felt inspired.

Roseanne agreed. Before coming, she was anxious and stressed, with the pressure of her thesis and Murray's occasional outbursts wearing her down. After arriving in Maldor Beach, her mood miraculously calmed, and she truly enjoyed her vacation.

Feeling her gaze, Corley spoke softly, "Do you have something you want to say to me?"

Roseanne looked at him with a complex expression. "Can we talk? Could you stop pursuing me? It's a waste of time chasing something you know is unattainable."