Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Several times, Millie had made her move, yet Murray remained restrained. She couldn't wrap her head around it. What was his deal? Did he fancy himself a knight in shining armor for Roseanne's honor? Ridiculous!

Murray switched off the lights in the room, ready to hit the hay, but when his eyes shut, his mind was all images of Roseanne and Corley laughing and drinking by the seaside.

He tossed and turned all night, sleep a distant dream.

The following morning, he dragged himself to the breakfast area, dark circles under his eyes, Millie clinging to his arm, cautious.

And there was Corley, popping out of another elevator, trouble clearly brewing.

Just then, Roseanne and Leda entered from another door, and Corley immediately approached with a smile. "Hey, ladies, good morning. How did you sleep last night?" His greeting was smooth and effortless.

But Murray could smell the cunning from a mile away.

Leda nodded. "Not too bad."

Roseanne smiled. "Just a bit bothered by some mosquitoes, but other than that, fine."

Corley suggested, "Shall we grab breakfast together?"

Leda agreed, "Sure."

The trio moved on, leaving Murray in the dust.

He scowled, tempted to follow, but Corley turned, "Oh, I forgot something. You guys head in. I'll catch up."

Leda waved off. "Okay, go ahead."

But Corley wasn't going back for anything. Instead, he approached Murray.NôvelDrama.Org © 2024.

"What do you want?" Murray frowned.

"Follow me. We need to talk," Corley dropped the line and headed toward the emergency stairs.

Murray disliked his tone but sensed it was about Roseanne. After a moment's hesitation, he followed.

Leda noticed Roseanne's unusual

behavior toward Corley and nudged

her at the canteen. "I saw that. You

usually don't give anyone but

the time of day. What, having

Murray

change of heart, ready to dive back

into the dating pool?"

Roseanne answered helplessly, "What are you on about? He helped me out. I'm just grateful. That's all. Drop it."

Seeing she wasn't joking, Leda just shrugged. "Fine, it seems you've made up your mind."

Roseanne chuckled and forked a sandwich dripping in dressing into her mouth, "Focus on your meal."

In the stairwell, Corley said honestly,

"I've had Qur legal team start

proceedings against the hotel for yesterday's accident. It should be resolved in a few months if all goes well."

Murray was irritated. "What's your point? Showing off your heroics? Are you out of your mind?"

Corley was used to Murray's outburst, hinting subtly, "Don't you think everything about yesterday was too coincidental?"

Murray narrowed his eyes. "What are you getting at?"

"You know what I mean." Corley sighed.

Murray frowned. "I've checked the security footage. The timing of the shark was too coincidental, but there was no evidence of foul play. I know what you're insinuating, Corley, but not everyone operates in the shadows like you."