Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 787

Corley had been by her side all evening.

It was fun, truly fun, and she was genuinely happy. But as the night wore on, fatigue began to creep in.

As soon as she got home, she jumped into the shower. Just as she was about to dry her hair and head off to bed, there was a knock at the door.

"Who is it?"

"It's me," Owen Reynolds replied.

Startled, Roseanne quickly wrapped her damp hair in a towel and rushed to the door. "Professor?!"

Seeing him standing there was a surprise.

Owen Reynolds wasn't the type to visit this late. In his world, knocking on a woman’s door in the dead of night was highly improper.

So...

What brought him here now? Was it urgent?

When Roseanne opened the door, her hair still bundled up and dressed in her pajamas, Owen Reynolds' eyes flickered with regret.

"Sorry to disturb your rest."

"Professor—" Roseanne stopped him with a smile, "You’re not disturbing me at all. Please, come in."

He hesitated for a moment but eventually stepped inside, slipping into his usual house slippers with ease.

Except...

Next to his slippers was a new pair. He glanced at them, his expression darkening.

No need to ask—those were Corley's.

“Professor, make yourself comfortable. I just need to dry my hair. It’ll take about ten minutes.”

“Sure. Go ahead and dry your hair. Don’t want you catching a cold.”

Roseanne usually dried her hair in the living room, but since the bathroom walls were still wet from her shower, she decided to head to the bedroom.

Just as she was about to leave, Owen Reynolds spoke up.