Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 89

Cliff and York heard the commotion and ran out.

"Jesus, what's going on here?"

"Have you guys lost your minds?"

"Break it up, now! Murray! Corley!"

Each of them grabbed one of the fighters, with Cliff trying to soothe Murray. "Chill, Murray. Take a deep breath, man!"

York implored Corley, "What're you doing, Corley? Since when do we settle things with fists?"

Murray and Corley shouted, "Let go of me! Back off!"

But as both men seemed poised to dive back into the fray, Cliff and York knew they couldn't let go.

"Spill it. What's this all about?" York's eyes darted between the two.

"We're all buddies here. There’s no need to ruin the vibe!" Cliff tried to smooth things over.

York reminded, "Murray, it's Corley's birthday. Whatever it is, it can wait till after today."

Corley wiped the blood from his lip, shooting Murray a look before smiling. "I meant every word I said. I've thought it through, and you have no say in this."

With that, he turned to Roseanne, who stood there, pale and shocked. He took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders gently. "Are you alright? I didn't mean to scare you. Let me take you home."