Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 824

Roseanne had been working nonstop through the holidays, only managing to stay away from the lab three days before New Year's Eve.

And that was because—

Norris and Madge had just arrived from Pinehollow.

The couple had already agreed that this year, they'd be spending New Year's Eve in Lumina City, keeping Neely and Geneva company.

Roseanne had no idea how Norris had managed to convince his parents and his two older brothers, but, somehow, he and Madge had made it to Lumina City together.

They were supposed to arrive two weeks earlier, but right before they were set to leave, Madge was suddenly struck by inspiration and locked herself away for a week. After that, she had to attend a book signing in Luminis, which delayed them even further.

The next morning, Roseanne drove out to the train station.

It was peak holiday season, and the station was packed with people surging in every direction. Roseanne waited for about ten minutes before she finally spotted Norris and Madge making their way through the crowd.

“Dad—Mom!”

She jumped up and waved.

Madge stood out easily—tall and striking in a bright red coat, impossible to miss in the sea of travelers.

Next to her, Norris was half a head taller, pushing a suitcase and juggling several more bags in his hands.

Madge, in contrast, carried just a single handbag, looking every bit the part of someone on vacation.

At first glance, you’d think she was a lady of leisure and Norris her devoted butler.

But the reality was quite different—

“Let me carry some of those!” Madge reached for the bags for what must have been the tenth time.

As expected, Norris sidestepped her hand, insisting, “No need! It’s really not that much. I’ve got it. You just walk ahead and enjoy yourself.”

To prove his point, he even hefted the bags a little, looking ridiculously pleased with himself.

Madge pouted, “No, I want to help.”

Norris was adamant, “Nope. I’m not letting you.”

“No—”

That’s why, when Madge had to leave town for her signing and the elderly couple decided to return to Lumina City, she hadn’t tried to change their minds.

She figured Geneva was more comfortable here, more used to the environment.

Besides, it was time for a check-up. Pinehollow’s clinics were decent, but nothing compared to what the capital offered.

So going back really was the best option.

Even though she hadn’t tried to stop them, Madge still worried.

“Grandma’s been taking her medicine every day, and her eyes are much better now. She says her vision is getting clearer by the day,” Roseanne assured her.

Madge finally seemed to relax. “That’s good to hear.”

Norris rubbed his hands together, exclaiming, “It’s freezing out here. Let’s get in the car. Your grandparents are waiting for us at home.”

“Right,” Roseanne agreed.

On the way, she couldn’t help but wonder how Norris had managed to talk Hickey Cole and Joie into letting their son and daughter-in-law spend the holidays away from home—those two were as old-fashioned as they came. It was nothing short of a miracle.