Murray had no desire to stick another lecture. He made a beeline for the stairs, tuning out the noise. Hertha called out to him. PM, at & Seasons. set you up on blind date. late!” “Cut the Murray said without looking back her tongue out at retreating figure before finally left. She was well–versed in routine. After all, sneaking. around with Roseanne didn’t clash with meeting potential her mom approved. Murray had dragged into these for mostly going through the motions to appease After away, retreated to his home office company work. e mother He ventured out on his years ago, eager break free from the clutches. The first three years were a help, with only Roseanne by his side. Only in the recent two years, had finally made a name for and his company, shaking off the “rich kid” and labels. As success grew, his family’s attitude softened, from outright opposition to relationship with Roseanne to a begrudging acceptance. After up his work, Murray realized the sun had set. The evening lights were on, and he felt the pangs of hunger. He picked up his and called his girlfriend, what’s up?% was a whisper on the other end. “Babe, I’m in class. I’ll come see you afterward, The way she “Babe” Murray’s crawl. “Yeah, sure. You do you,” he before abruptly hanging up and tossing his phone aside. came in moments later, Murray ignored it, work until protested loudly. He texted Cliff and the gang dinner. changed his clothes and t Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated All Books Updates… o head out when noticed a girl sitting by the who up at the turning with a shy, bright smile § Murray was surprised. “Millie?“% “Sorry, I knocked, but you didn’t hear. So, I waited Millie said, at draped over his arm. “Heading out?” Murray frowned, answering her question but asking, “How did you find this place?” Millie looked a bit guilty. “I asked a friend…” “Cliff?” “No. York “B Murray sighed. “Come in first. “} face lit up with a smile as she bounced inside, taking her surroundings while complaining. hung up and answer calls. so worried…” Murray cut her off. “Weren’t supposed to in cla class? 1 skipped. You’re more important,” Millie grinned. Roseanne would never something like that. When he pursued her, er, she was just a freshman with a heavy course load, never skipping class for him. Roseanne found time for him after they got together, and her lightened up in her senior year. say something. “Hey, you eaten yet? I could…” “Do you know how to make Blueberry oatmeal?” Murray asked out of the blue. Millie confused. “Blueberry almond oatmeal?” “Yeah. Millie tried to please Murray. “No, but learn, “8 After declining at staying the night, Murray ate the takeout she brought drove her to her dorm. Then he headed out to meet Cliff and the others. 3 He glanced at his phone at a stoplight, remembering Hertha mentioning she saw Roseanne at the hospital earlier that day. though they had broken up, the affection lingered. As a friend, he felt he should check on her. ? He opened his messaging app. [Are you sick?] are not with R. Please send a da friend request continue]