Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 750

Teague and Aberdeen were no longer the childhood sweethearts they once were.

Life had taken them on different paths, with separate marriages and different journeys.

"Do you remember when we were kids, dreaming about what we wanted to be when we grew up?" Teague broke the silence first.

Madge nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. "I remember. You were obsessed with astronomy and wanted to join NASA after college."

Teague chuckled, a bittersweet note in his voice. "Thinking about it now, I realize how naive I was. I thought dreams were just steps away from reality. But in the end, I took over the Sullivan family business, becoming the heir my parents always wanted."

Madge smiled softly. "I’ve seen the news. The Sullivan family is thriving now, nothing like it was two decades ago. You've done well."

But I lost you...

Teague opened his mouth, but the words didn't come. Instead, he started talking about what had happened over the years.

As he spoke, his mind drifted, thinking about how he ended up marrying Kathleen. He hesitated with his words, glancing at Madge’s calm expression.

“What about you? What have you been up to all these years? We thought you’d gone overseas, even searched the farthest corners of Veyland for you, but you were in Pinehollow all along. What happened?”

Madge always saw him as a brother. She shared her story, describing how she drifted on a river for a day and a night before being rescued. Even knowing she was safe now, Teague's heart clenched.

Sensing his emotions, Madge smiled. "It’s all in the past... I'm doing well now."

Teague remained silent.

What could he say?

On the surface, he had a picture-perfect family, a brilliant son, and a thriving family business. There were hardly any regrets...

Except for Aberdeen.

But was he really happy?

Teague’s eyes held a deep melancholy as he looked at her.

"What’s wrong with you? Counting women like you’re some king with a harem?"

"I'm not a king, but you—can still leave."

"You’ve gotta be kidding me—" she started, indignant.

Corley looked up, his eyes cold. "Didn't anyone ever tell you to brace yourself for a punch before you insult someone’s mother?"

She swallowed nervously but felt it was beneath her to just walk away. She was about to retort when a friend pulled her back.

"Come on, let it go!"

"Seriously? You’re not even helping me out here!"

"I’m helping you by pulling you away! Didn’t you notice those guys in black suits? They slipped their hands into their pockets as soon as you started mouthing off. They looked ready to draw. You’ve got no sense, just begging for trouble!"