Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 399

The car stopped at the end of the alley, and Roseanne stepped out.

Scales and Mamie had already made their way ahead.

Roseanne walked towards the apartment building.

The moonlight was soft, and the stars were sparse, scattered thinly across the night sky.

The breeze carried the heat of high summer, offering no cool relief.

Suddenly, she paused in her tracks.

A man was leaning against a tree at the foot of the building, hands in his pockets. When he saw her, he subconsciously straightened up.

Then, he flashed a smile.

“Surprised to see me?” Corley Sullivan stepped forward.

Roseanne was taken aback for a moment: “...A bit.”

“Getting used to the new term?”

“Yeah.”

“Classes filling up?”

That hit right on the mark for Roseanne. It wasn't just full; it was overwhelmingly so!

Corley shrugged: “Your expression says it all.”

“...Is it that obvious?” she touched her face.

“Not really.”

“Then how did you know?”

Corley: “I've got a good eye.”

Roseanne was speechless.

It's too hot outside, and I know you won't invite me up. So, how about we find somewhere cooler to sit?”

He was quite self-aware.

“I bet you're thinking, huh, this guy's pretty considerate, knows his place.”

Roseanne was shocked.

“Good, I guessed right again, didn't I?”

“...”

They ended up at a café they'd been to before.

Right across the street, it had air conditioning, making it a cool refuge.

However, Corley, in his business suit, seemed out of place among the café's casual vibe, drawing curious looks.