Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed



"Ha, 'insights'? Maybe not, but I've got some tricks up my sleeve."

"I'm all ears."

Sanford settled into the chair beside him, starting leisurely, "You know the old saying, 'A man's home is his castle, but it's the adventures outside that keep life interesting.' At home, you need a woman to keep the fort, manage the daily grind, look after the folks, and raise the kids; when it's time to entertain or schmooze, you bring out the younger, livelier company. It's cost-effective - a little tip here and there, and everyone's happy."

Murray raised an eyebrow, "And your wife's cool with this?"

Sanford shrugged, "Why wouldn't she be? Living in a mansion, designer bags on her arm, top-of-the-line beauty products at her disposal, a shopping spree whenever she wants, and not having to work a day in her life. What's there to complain about?"

"What if, one day, she asks for a divorce—"

"That's off the table. Once you've pampered a woman like that, she loses her survival instinct. Her wings are clipped; where could she possibly fly off to?" He said dismissively.

"And if they aren't clipped? If she does fly away?"

That caught Sanford off guard.

Well...

He'd never considered the possibility of his 'old lady' leaving him.

Murray stood up, patting his shoulder, "Sanford, sometimes it's best not to speak too confidently because—"

Sanford looked puzzled.

"It hurts more when you're proven wrong."

With that, he hopped onto his golf cart, "Enjoy your game, I'm heading back."

"Eh?"

Driving away from the golf course, Murray had intended to head straight to his villa, but somehow found himself outside the gates of Kingswell University.

This time, he didn't stop at the gate.

Instead, he parked across the street, rolled down the window, and lit a cigarette for himself.

Through the rising smoke, he gazed at the university entrance, unchanged from six years ago. Meeting Roseanne had been here.

Just one look, and he couldn't control the flutter in his heart.

The confession had been here too.

Holding a bouquet of roses, he walked step by step towards the girl who had captured his heart.Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

The moment he embraced her, Murray felt he had the whole world!

When did things start to change?

As his company gradually found its footing, as he'd hoped, ringing the bell for the IPO, and then he began to find more free time.

When the usual rounds of drinks and

card games with Cliff and the others could no longer satisfy his curiosity, he started seeking bigger thrills.

Now, thinking back on all those women, Murray only felt a sense of dullness.

Given another chance, he'd choose to stay with Roseanne.

Pure and simple.

But it was too late...

Returning to the villa, the night had already fallen.

Sadie was still there: "Back already, sir."

Murray hummed softly, walking past her towards the stairs, then hesitated.

"Sadie," he turned back.

Sadie, who had hoped to sneak away before the young master returned, froze: "!"

"...Sir, did you need something?"

Murray asked, "Can I borrow your phone?"

Sadie cautiously handed over her

phone, adding with concern, "...S

please don't be mad. It's be

talk things out. Anger is bad for health."

to

Not sure if he was listening, Murray took the phone and directly called Roseanne. "...Hello?"

"Sorry, I might have been a bit harsh

at noon. The land I gave you is yours

to keep. I wouldn't stoop so low as

I

to take back what I've given was

Roseanne frowned, unsure of his angle.

AO.UMS

Murray continued, "We can sign the papers; let's discuss it tomorrow."

"...Alright."

"I'm using Sadie's phone to call you; it's not very convenient. Could you, maybe, unblock me?"