Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 306

As soon as Madeleine's voice trailed off, a tall figure emerged from the inside.

Roseanne was stunned.

Madeleine introduced, "Let me introduce, this is Mr. Olson's student, Corley Sullivan."

Corley smiled slightly and extended his hand towards Roseanne, "Nice to meet your."

"You... are Mr. Olson's student?" Roseanne was taken aback.

"What? Don't I look the part?"

"Not really."

Madeleine's eyes darted between the two, "You two know each other?"

Corley nodded, "Yes, we do."

And have known each other for quite some time...

"Well, that's fantastic. It's all in the family, then. Why don't you stay for dinner tonight?"

Corley responded, "Thank you, Professor. I'll gladly accept."

And Roseanne was already planning to stay for dinner anyway.

Aunt Sarah had prepared a whole spread, including two of Roseanne's favorites.

Whether by intention or coincidence, Corley gave Roseanne the seat closest to those two dishes and took a spot next to her.

Madeleine raised an eyebrow at the scene.

But Roseanne took it as happenstance, praising inwardly: Madeleine is so thoughtful, making my favorite dishes!

"How old are you?" Madeleine suddenly asked Corley.

"I'm 28 this year."

"To be running your own investment firm at 28, that's quite impressive."

After dinner, Roseanne took the initiative to clean up.

Corley rolled up his sleeves and joined her in the kitchen.

Roseanne was surprised; they'd known each other for years, albeit not closely, but she'd never heard of him stepping foot in a kitchen.

"Why that look? Is it that strange?" Corley asked as he disposed of the leftovers into the trash.

"A bit."

Corley chuckled, "Am I that useless in your eyes?"

"To be honest, you used to be."

Murray would never set foot in the kitchen, and anyone who hung out with him couldn't be much better, she figured.

Corley seemed to read her thoughts, exclaiming, "Guilty by association! That's unfair!"

Together, they cleaned the kitchen, and although Corley kept trying to prove he wasn't "useless," the reality was—