Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 347

Norris quickly nodded, "Sure, sure, we'll catch up later."

Owen gave a slight nod, then took his leave.

Once inside, Roseanne busied herself with the luggage.

Madge and Norris began to survey their daughter's living space.

A two-bedroom apartment, neither big nor small.

Although the layout and basic fixtures showed signs of wear and tear, the personal touches were evident.

The sofa, cabinets, and appliances all looked brand new.

Some of the unavoidable flaws were cleverly hidden with decorative pieces – a cover here, a screen there, managing to conceal most of the imperfections.

At first glance, it looked like a cozy and well-appointed little apartment.

Seeing the disheveled state of the stairwell earlier, they hadn't held much hope for their daughter's living situation.

But stepping inside, they found themselves in a completely different world.

Madge was pleased.

Not just because Roseanne had managed to make the rented apartment look so lovely, but also because it showed her daughter's earnest approach to life.

In her eyes, life could be simple, but one's attitude towards life should never be compromised.

When she and Norris first got married, Norris's monthly salary was only $3,200, and he had to give $2,000 to his parents, leaving them with just $1,200 to spend.

With Roseanne's arrival, their financial situation got even tighter.

But even so, Madge would still buy a bouquet every fortnight.

If they had a little extra, she'd opt for something pricier; if it was the end of the month and money was tight, she'd pick wildflowers during their weekend hikes, arranging them in a bottle, and that was just as good.

Roseanne always thought her mother had a taste for the finer things.

Even the occasional splurge seemed out of character for a child raised in a regular household.