Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 88

"Seriously, Roseanne?" Murray turned his gaze to her, his voice dripping with disdain. "Out of everyone you could flirt with, you chose him? Are you happy now?"

Roseanne felt a rush of anger and injustice. She was the one who got dragged into this mess without reason. What did she do to deserve that?

Facing Murray's accusation, Corley's calmness was almost eerie. He touched the bruise on his nose, a cold smile playing on his lips. "What do you think we were doing? You saw everything, didn't you?"

Murray's face was devoid of emotion. "So, you've got nothing to explain?"

"What's there to explain? That I like Roseanne? That I want to date her?" Corley shot back.

At those words, Roseanne's face turned pale.

Murray's eyes burned with rage as he clenched his fists, gearing up to go back at Corley.

"Damn it! Do you like her? Want to date her? What gives you the right?"

Taking a punch that turned his head, Corley quickly moved to shield Roseanne behind him. "What? Why can’t I?"

The protective gesture fueled Murray's anger further. He spat out each word, "Of course you can’t!"