Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 778

After finishing off the last bite of her chicken drumstick, Mamie let out a satisfied burp and sighed, "Ah! This is the life! Honestly, my biggest dream isn't all that grand. As long as I can indulge in great food and become a culinary scientist, I'm happy."

Mamie was a simple soul at heart. She had a passion for both academia and gastronomy, and combining the two seemed like the perfect pursuit for her.

"What about you, Roseanne?" she suddenly asked, turning to her friend. "Do you have a dream job or a vision for the future?"

Caught off guard by the sudden shift to aspirations and life plans, Roseanne paused for a moment.

After some thought, she replied, "I'm doing what I love right now, but as for the future... I'd like to become a researcher like Ms. Payne."

Mamie looked a bit conflicted, "Sure, the professor's amazing, but sometimes she seems so alone."

Madeleine Payne had dedicated her life to research, remaining single and childless, pouring everything she had into her work.

It wasn't that there was anything wrong with such devotion, but seeing her lying alone in a hospital bed seemed unbearably lonely.

Roseanne continued, "I once asked her if she regretted her choices. Want to know what she said?"

Mamie shook her head eagerly, "I have no idea. Tell me, Roseanne!"

Scales, who had been listening quietly, also leaned in with interest.

Roseanne explained, "She said that life is rarely perfect. We often have to sacrifice one thing for another because our energy is finite. But if you can channel that limited energy into endless research, for her, that's a form of fulfillment."

Even if she sacrificed other things, she was completely devoted to her passion.

"Isn't that a bit extreme?" Mamie hesitated, questioning softly.

Roseanne sighed, "Maybe. Everyone has different priorities and makes unique choices. But if you follow your heart and make the choices you truly want, that's fulfillment without regret."

"Do you think you'll ever get married, Roseanne?"

Now, he saw the appeal in academia, so he decided to continue down that path.

Mamie chuckled, "You're adaptable, aren't you? But what do you mean by 'pure'?"

Scales explained, "You could think of it as being focused, not influenced by outside distractions."

"Is that kind of purity even possible? I doubt it," Mamie shook her head.

She might be on the plump side, but she wasn't naive.

Having grown up helping Duke collect rent, Mamie had seen her fair share of the world.

Tenants came and went, some managing to rise and buy their own homes, while others, unable to pay rent, were evicted by Duke...