Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 503

Stepping outside, the trio had all indulged in a bit of drinking and were now on their phones, each trying to hail a ride through an app.

While they waited, Cliff's craving for a smoke hit hard. He placed a cigarette between his lips and was about to light it but realized he didn't have his lighter.

He turned to York and asked for a light. York just nodded towards the car, "Back seat, help yourself."

Cliff yanked the car door open and leaned inside to search.

"Hey, got it right here…"

He lit his cigarette and passed the lighter back to York.

Recalling the shawl he'd seen on the back seat, Cliff couldn't help but tease, "Since when did you start liking to get cozy in the car?"

York looked genuinely puzzled, "Cozy? What are you talking about?"

"What do you think? Why else would there be a shawl? And it's something only a woman would use, especially in soft yellow. Spill the beans, which lady friend left it behind?"

York's lips twitched in annoyance, "Cut the crap."

"Oh, playing coy now? That's not like you."

"Shut it! That belongs to Roseanne's mom. I was planning to return it to her tomorrow. Stop jumping to conclusions. Your mind's filled with rubbish. You need a good cleanse."

Cliff was taken aback, "Roseanne's mom? How'd her stuff end up in your car?"

Murray, who had been quietly listening, perked up at this.

Just as York was about to explain, he caught the curious glances from Cliff and Murray, smirked, and suddenly decided to keep them guessing.

"Well, there's a reason for that…"

Cliff pressed, "What reason?"

"Why do you need to know? Is it any of your business?"

Cliff retorted, "It is my business! Haven't heard from Roseanne in ages. Last time I broke my leg and was stuck in the hospital for weeks, Roseanne even came to visit. Considering how nice she's been to me, I should definitely keep up with her."

"Oh, Roseanne visited you in the hospital?" York's voice rose, intentionally loud enough for Murray to overhear while pretending to be indifferent.

Cliff boasted, "Of course! Roseanne's always been kind to me."