Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 399

The car stopped at the end of the alley, and Roseanne stepped out.

Scales and Mamie had already made their way ahead.

Roseanne walked towards the apartment building.

The moonlight was soft, and the stars were sparse, scattered thinly across the night sky.

The breeze carried the heat of high summer, offering no cool relief.

Suddenly, she paused in her tracks.

A man was leaning against a tree at the foot of the building, hands in his pockets. When he saw her, he subconsciously straightened up.

Then, he flashed a smile.

“Surprised to see me?” Corley Sullivan stepped forward.

Roseanne was taken aback for a moment: “...A bit.”

“Getting used to the new term?”

“Yeah.”

“Classes filling up?”

That hit right on the mark for Roseanne. It wasn't just full; it was overwhelmingly so!

Corley shrugged: “Your expression says it all.”

“...Is it that obvious?” she touched her face.

“Not really.”

“Then how did you know?”

Corley: “I've got a good eye.”

Roseanne was speechless.

It's too hot outside, and I know you won't invite me up. So, how about we find somewhere cooler to sit?”

He was quite self-aware.

“I bet you're thinking, huh, this guy's pretty considerate, knows his place.”

Roseanne was shocked.

“Good, I guessed right again, didn't I?”

“...”

They ended up at a café they'd been to before.

Right across the street, it had air conditioning, making it a cool refuge.

However, Corley, in his business suit, seemed out of place among the café's casual vibe, drawing curious looks.

If Corley just wanted to chat, he wouldn't suggest finding a cooler place.

And he certainly wouldn't appear under her apartment late at night for no reason.

If... it really was just to see her, he would definitely find a proper excuse, not just show up unannounced.

“So, who's showing up unannounced?” A sharp look flashed in Corley's eyes.

Roseanne was speechless. Was that the point?

“...Has Murray been looking for you lately?”

She didn't want to answer.

But Corley wasn't ready to drop the topic, his smile teasing. “Let me guess, first off, he definitely has been. And not at night.”

Roseanne kept silent.

“I bet he brought flowers.” Corley continued, “And he wouldn't have appeared under your building. Since it wasn't night, it had to be during the day, and you spend most of your time at school, so… He went to school to find you?”

Bingo!

Roseanne couldn't help but laugh: “With your guessing skills, ever thought about becoming a fortune teller?”

“I'm not interested in other people's fates.”

She responded without thinking: “Then what are you interested in?”