Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 841

“What’s wrong with you?”

“My mind’s been restless—can’t think straight, can’t sit still.”

Owen Reynolds: “…Just wait, Mom’s going to deal with you.”

“That’s why I stepped out for some air. But you still haven’t told me who you were talking to on the phone just now—your face nearly split from grinning.”

Owen Reynolds: “How’s that any of your business?”

“Norris, that’s not fair. I’m your big brother, can’t you give me a little respect?”

“Nope.” Owen shook his head without hesitation.

“Wow, keeping secrets now?” Neville’s eyes narrowed playfully. “Don’t tell me it’s a girl?”

“What are you talking about?”

“So it is a girl!”

“Don’t start rumors!”

“Mom! Norris has a girlfr—”

Owen talked over him: “Mom! He’s been smoking ag—”

Both brothers clammed up at once.

“Well, what’s the stare-down for?”

Gorman Reynolds strolled over, grinning, glancing from one brother to the other.

“What was all that shouting just now? You both started, then stopped halfway?”

Owen & Neville (in unison): “None of your business.”

Gorman: “…?”

“Hey—don’t walk away! We’re not done here! Why do you two bolt the second I show up? What huge secret are you keeping from me?!”

All three brothers filed into the house, one after the other.

Right inside, they nearly walked straight into Silver.

She looked them over, eyes sharp. “Where’ve you three been?”

All three answered at once: “Just getting some fresh air.”

Silver eyed them skeptically. “The house is that stifling, huh?”

“Neville, you’re coming with me the day after tomorrow to visit an old friend.”

“What for?”

Silver arched a brow. “It’s New Year’s. We’re paying a visit, of course.”