Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 76

On a pleasant Saturday, the weather was just right.

Thick clouds allowed streaks of warm sunlight to peek through, making Roseanne break into a slight sweat during her morning jog. After a refreshing shower and changing clothes, she grabbed the medicine she had purchased earlier and hailed a cab to Madeleine's place.

"Ms. Payne, please take these three times a day. It's chilly these days, so you don’t need to refrigerate them. Just ensure to warm them up before drinking," Roseanne explained as she handed over the medications.

A staunch woman unafraid of much, Madeleine had one particular aversion to the taste and smell of medications. She eyed the dark liquid distastefully, distancing herself before voicing her struggle. "Do I have to take this?"

"Absolutely," Roseanne replied. "I've arranged with your housekeeper to make sure you take it three times daily without skipping."

Madeleine grimaced in resignation. "Okay, I got it."

Madeleine couldn't dismiss Roseanne's kind gesture, no matter how much she detested the idea.

Seeing Madeleine's face contorted in disgust like a petulant child, Roseanne couldn't help but chuckle softly. "I know it's bitter, so I brought you some pistachio fudge from Sweet Delights downtown. Have a piece after your medicine, and it won't taste so bad."

Madeleine’s gloomy expression instantly disappeared, replaced by a grin. "Now you're talking."

After some light-hearted banter, the conversation turned to more serious matters.

"Kingswell University's Biology Department will set up a new research team next year. Three members have been on the list, leaving two spots open. The criteria are strict. Candidates must have excellent grades and an overall high average in all subjects. Additionally, candidates must have scored at least two As in their lab work."

Suddenly, Madeleine's aged yet warm hands enveloped Roseanne's. Looking up, she saw Madeleine's encouraging smile. "I believe in your potential. It's never too late to start."

Roseanne felt a surge of determination and nodded firmly.

Madeleine advised, "As for your postgraduate studies, I'm not worried. You have a few months before the interviews, so you can use this time to master the books and materials I've given you."

Madeleine had been working on an experimental project for five years, which hadn't had results. She planned to involve Roseanne when the semester began, considering the project tailored for her from the start. However, unforeseen detours had occurred.

But that was all water under the bridge. It was time to get back on track, leaving the twists and turns of the journey unspoken.