Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 779

She had seen a slice of human nature through her tenants, and was no stranger to the conflicts and tangled relationships between people.

Staying unaffected by the outside world? Easier said than done.

Scales mused, "Over time, I've realized that nothing is absolutely pure, and it's impossible to remain completely unaffected by other factors. It's like that philosophical idea—everything is interconnected, and individuals influence and interact with each other..."

Mamie felt her head spinning. "I think you should've majored in philosophy instead of biology."

Scales shot back, "Just eat your chicken drumstick!"

"Fine, I will! You were the one who said I could have it!"

Oh yeah, from being nine-tenths full, she was now hitting the perfect ten.

Scales just shook his head with a sigh.

After they finished their meal, Roseanne picked up the tab.

The trio decided not to head straight home; instead, they took a walk to digest their food.

"Good thing we all live in the same direction and not too far apart. Once we reach the school gate, let’s grab a cab from there. It's on the way and it'll save us some cash. Ha!"

Scales teased, "Aren't you supposed to be a little landlady? And yet you're pinching pennies over a cab fare?"

Mamie, who had once gifted a car worth under a hundred grand without a second thought, now seemed adamant about saving a mere ten dollars on a cab.

"So what if I'm a landlady? Money doesn’t grow on trees, you know! My dad taught me to be thrifty, make money, but also care for it. Save it when you can, spend it wisely, but never waste it!"

Roseanne nodded with a smile. "That's a valid point."

"Look at Roseanne here. Spending a fortune on a lab and yet living in a simple apartment. What's that called?"

Roseanne and Scales both turned to look at her.

Mamie puffed out her chest proudly. "That’s called putting your money where it matters! Use your resources wisely."

Scales chuckled, "Alright, alright, I stand corrected. Lesson learned."

"Ha! Caley, you’ve got a lot to learn, kiddo!"