Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 53

For Roseanne, that was a rare opportunity.

"If you're interested, you can take this back and have a look." He pulled out a flash drive and laid it before her, "It contains all the experiment details."

Roseanne looked up, her bright eyes sparkling with excitement. "Thanks, I'll give it some thought."

By ten o’clock, it was about time for Roseanne to head home.

Owen walked her to the door.

"I just live across the hallway. You don't have to walk me out," Roseanne said with a chuckle.

Yet, Owen glanced at her inadvertently exposed finger, gently reminding her, "You shouldn't keep that band-aid on for too long. Clean it with the iodine, and it's best to let it breathe."

Roseanne instinctively curled her index finger, "Thanks. I'll remember that."

Owen didn't say much more, just nodded slightly, then turned to pick up a small pot of pink succulents. "This is for you."

Roseanne blinked in surprise, admiring the palm-sized plant with its chubby leaves that faded from green to pink, so adorable. "Really? For me? It’s so cute."

Owen nodded sincerely. "Yeah, I was walking by a flower shop a few days ago and noticed there was just one left, so I picked it up. Consider it a thank you for that fish dinner you treated me to last time."

Roseanne smiled. "I'll accept it then. But really, we’re friends. You don’t need to be so formal next time. There’s no need for gifts."

Her eyes twinkled like stars in the clear night sky, full of life and brightness.

"Sure," Owen felt a soft flutter in his heart.

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York and Cliff had planned a visit to the hospital room early in the morning.