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Bailey grew impatient. "What does it matter to you if she's involved in Colonial Cuppa?"

"Um..." Harold was stumped as Yolanda and Trina came over.

After composing himself, Harold said, "Frankly speaking, she's my granddaughter. More precisely, she used to be. We disowned her long ago."

"Wh-what?! How dare you kick Master-" Bailey almost told the trio that Bonnie was Master Kieran.Chapter

'I need to keep it a secret. Still, I don't think anyone can blame me if I didn't. After all, the older gentleman's words were shocking. He had a prestigious master painter as a granddaughter, yet he kicked her out of the family. He must be crazy.'

"How dare you people disown her?"

"It wasn't our fault!" Harold sighed helplessly. "She was nasty and showed no respect for her elders. She was even mean to her sister. I'd even call her an animal for doing heinous things!"

Bailey could not tolerate Harold's earlier hassle. However, the latter had stepped over the line and insulted Bonnie too much. Bailey grew furious and yelled, "How dare you insult Master Kieran like that! Someone degraded her like this last time and ended up at the bottom of the sea!"

'Huh? Kieran? H-How's that possible?'

Harold and the other two froze. Then, they decided it was impossible, and Harold questioned, "Did you call her Master Kieran? Did you make a mistake?"

'I refuse to believe Bonnie is Master Kieran!'

Yolanda followed her husband's lead and said, "Yeah, are you sure she didn't trick you, Mr. Bailey? Bonnie loves making up stories, after all. She doesn't possess any remarkable talents. You must be more careful around her. Don't let her deceive you.

"You can salvage this before it worsens. Quick, tell the security guards to kick her out of this place and look for the real Master Kieran. You might lose your job if the owner's son returns and sees you showing such respect to an impersonator."

"Do you think I'm blind? Master Kieran has been a regular customer here for a long time now. Of course, I'd recognize her!" Bailey was so furious that he wished to throw the trio into the sea.

Harold and the other two saw his expression and digested the truth. They knew Colonial Cuppa put their staff members through a stringent training program. Furthermore, Bailey was the manager, and someone like Bonnie could never deceive him.

However, the trio insisted on Bonnie being a good-for-nothing who could not keep a job. Hence, they wondered how she became the most prestigious painter alive.

Harold whipped around and looked at Bonnie. He wanted to say something but was shocked beyond words. Even Yolanda and Trina were stunned. That said, the older woman had a tougher time accepting the truth.

'I've always looked down on Bonnie. There's no one I find more sickening and distasteful than her. I can't accept that she's the most prestigious painter in the world.'

Yolanda took a deep breath and marched over to Bonnie. The former stared at Bonnie, bewildered, as she questioned, "I-Is it true that you're Master Kieran?"

Bonnie casually glanced at her. "Does it matter? Also, it's none of your business. I don't know why you're questioning me."

"None of my business?" Yolanda's eyes widened in shock. She was so furious that she almost forgot to breathe. "If you're Master Kieran, you're obligated to serve your family. You must elevate the Shepards' status."

Bonnie chuckled and glanced at Yolanda sidelong.

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"Who says I'm obligated to do anything?" Bonnie questioned.

Yolanda replied matter-of-factly, "Because you're a member of the Shepard family!"

Bonnie folded her arms and said, "I thought you disowned me. What does your family have to do with me?"

The older woman was stumped and did not know how to retort. Meanwhile, Harold glanced at Bonnie and tried to spin it around to benefit his family. "Bonnie, I'll give you a second chance and consider letting you rejoin the family if you behave."

Before Bonnie could respond, Orson said sarcastically, "You guys weren't like this when you disowned her. Now that you see her value, you can't wait for her to rejoin your family. You just want to use her for your benefit. You're the definition of shameless."

Under normal circumstances, Orson was silent and mature. He would not make such remarks unless necessary. The fact that he could not help but speak up for Bonnie showed that he was furious at the Shepards' boldness.

Harold reddened with anger when he heard Orson's scornful remarks. However, the former could only swallow his anger due to Orson's status.Chapter

"Master Orson, this is my family business. Maybe you shouldn't interfere."

Orson scoffed. "What are you going to do about it?"

He had always treated Bonnie well. After learning that she was Master Kieran, he became even more protective of her. He could never stand idly by while her so-called family picked on her.

On the other hand, Harold did not expect Orson to be so caring toward Bonnie. Since the older man could not argue with Orson, he returned his attention to Bonnie.

"Either way, our blood still flows through you, Bonnie. You'll always be a family member. Also, you're a woman, and those you have around you will eventually leave. What will you do if you don't have a family to support you when that happens? Won't you grasp the opportunity to return to us? You should think long and hard about it."

Bonnie responded decisively, "I'm sorry, but I'm uninterested in rejoining your family."

Yolanda raised her brow and barked, "We're giving you a chance, Bonnie! You should learn to quit while you're ahead!"

Bonnie smirked, and her eyes were full of sarcasm. "I've never asked you for a chance."

"Why, you little-" Yolanda clutched her chest and rolled her eyes, looking as if she could pass out anytime.

Trina hurriedly held her trembling grandmother. "Grandma, are you okay?"

Trina turned to Bonnie and said, "Grandma's old and fragile. Do us a favor and stop upsetting her."

Bonnie glanced at her sidelong. "Who are you to teach me how to handle my problems? You must be sick of studying at Pyralis University. If that's the case, I can help you with that."

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Trina stopped talking immediately and began to sweat bullets.

'I just can't afford to offend Bonnie. She's too high above me now, and I can never act recklessly in her presence.'

"Bonnie, be reasonable. Trina is just "Chapter

Before Harold could finish, Bonnie casually interjected, "Drop it. I'll never change my mind. Also, let me remind you that you made an official announcement. You stated that I have nothing to do with the family, even if I thrived or suffered.

"So, will you make another announcement saying you regret your decision because you were a poor judge of character? Will you admit you've mistaken a valuable asset for a piece of trash? I wonder if that means you'll offer me a solemn apology.

"I refuse to believe you and your wife will publicly apologize to me. Are you sure you can do something that will refute your previous statement and humiliate yourself?"

Harold and Yolanda were furious. However, they knew she was right and that they could never do something like that. The older couple refused to bring shame to themselves. However, if Bonnie wanted to rejoin the family and ask for their mercy, they would do it.

Bonnie said mockingly, "Don't count on me rejoining the family. I won't bat an eye, even if you put down your pride and bring the whole family to beg me."

She glanced at Bailey standing nearby and added, "Bailey, show them the door."

Yolanda quivered with rage and pointed at Bonnie. "You'll regret this, Bonnie!"

Bonnie smirked, her eyes filled with sarcasm. "Hmph, I don't know the meaning of regret."

The older woman held her chest. "You insolent little brat! What did we do to deserve an ungrateful scum like you?"

Bailey was displeased with how shameless the Shepards were. He scoffed and marched over to show them the door. He said sternly, "Please leave!"

Orson glanced at Harold and the other two smugly. "Why are you idiots still here? You're sure as hell not joining us for dinner. Since pride matters most to you, I doubt you can put it aside."

He sounded so sarcastic that it angered Harold, but even so, the latter could say nothing. He took his wife's arm and pulled her to the door while Trina lowered her head and followed. When she reached the door, something compelled her to glance at Bonnie.

Trina's former stepsister stood among people who respected and admired her. Trina did not know when it happened, but the gap between her and Bonnie grew too wide. The former knew she could never achieve the same things Bonnie could.

Yolanda and Harold were about to get into their car when they realized Trina was not with them. The older woman barked, "Trina, what are you waiting for?! Hurry up!"

Trina returned to her senses and ran to her grandparents. "I'm coming, Grandma!"

An hour later, the trio reached home.

 

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Harold had called the rest of his family on his way home. They dropped what they were doing and rushed back home.

Vera recalled what Harold told her and was so skeptical that she could not accept the information. "Are you sure Bonnie is Master Kieran?"

Yolanda grimaced with anger when she heard Bonnie's name. The former replied in exasperation, "When have Harold and I ever lied to you?"

Vera did not know how to respond for a moment. Then, she grumbled, "Bonnie has done nothing but stir up trouble when she stayed with us. That brat has done nothing to make me happy. How is she suddenly the most prestigious painter? That's- How is that possible?"

Vera was not the only one thinking that. The whole family shared her sentiment and thought the entire thing was inconceivable. Still, they had to accept that Bonnie was Kieran.

Grant said, "How superior or prestigious Bonnie is now doesn't matter. Our blood flows through her. With that in mind, we must ask her to make us a painting. She won't reject us if we put aside our pride." Harold swept his gaze across his family before focusing on Gresham and Vera. "You two know Bonnie never listens to anything we say! That said, I won't leave it at that. We must do what we can. Maybe we can turn it around somehow.

"You two are her parents, so you're closer to her than we are. You probably stand a better chance of convincing her than we do. You should ask her to make us a painting."

Gresham froze as various emotions overwhelmed him. "I-I can't do that! I announced on Twitter that I'll never talk to her again."

Harold gazed at Vera and wanted to say something, but she shook her head and spoke first, "I can't do it either. Back in Pyralis University, I swore before everyone that I would stop bugging Bonnie. Her friend even recorded the whole thing."

The couple exchanged glances and sighed simultaneously.

Vera instinctively gazed at Harold, thinking, 'Gresham and I know how talented Bonnie is, but we're prideful. I can't bear groveling at her feet and asking for a painting.'

"Dad, you're esteemed and respected. Maybe you can do it."

'It's not like I haven't tried,' Harold thought, 'However, Bonnie has rejected me mercilessly. I can't set aside my pride and ask her again.'

"You two are Bonnie's parents. If you can't do it, what makes you think I can? Furthermore, you know just how sharp-tongued she is more than anyone. She has shamed us every time we meet her. "Bonnie can mock us again if we ask her for a favor. Anyone can set aside their pride if they feel like it, but leave me out. Bah! What's wrong with that brat anyway? Why would she keep her talents a secret? "I don't know why she never told us who she really was. We wouldn't have disowned her if we knew how spectacular she was."

Now that Harold brought it up, Vera felt uneasy and embarrassed. She said, "Bonnie did mention it to me last time. She told me she won an award for her painting and discussed how she could treat your condition. It's just that we never believed her."

She could not help but feel responsible for how things had turned out.

'Bonnie did lie to us multiple times. How was I supposed to know the truth from the lies?'Chapter

While the family conversed, Trina, who used to be the loudest among them, kept her mouth shut. She also did her best to hide in a corner, trying not to let the others notice her.

Fernanda was standing nearby and saw what she was doing. The former sneered and raised her voice, "Uncle Gresham, don't you find the whole thing strange?! What about you, Aunt Vera?"

 

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Vera and Gresham were confused as they looked at Fernanda. One of them asked, "What do you mean?" Fernanda pointed at Trina, cowering in the corner. "You thought everything Bonnie told us was a lie. Someone led you to think she's a rotten egg and a good-for-nothing. That person is Trina. She was heavily involved in that." Trina paled, and her lips trembled. Still, she smiled awkwardly and said, "I know we've had our differences, Fernanda. That should all be in the past. Have I offended you recently? Why must you accuse me?" Vera did not overthink it. She was puzzled by what Fernanda had just said. The former asked, "She's right, Fernanda. Why are you accusing her?" Fernanda glanced at Trina sidelong before looking back at Vera and saying, "You're smart and don't needto spell it out for you, right, Aunt Vera? You only need to remember Bonnie and Trina's interactions to get your answer." Vera beceven more confused. A moment later, she instinctively glanced at Vera. Chapter

Fernanda's words had also spurred Gresham to think about everything more deeply. As far as the couple was concerned, their daughter had always been well-behaved and thoughtful.

Vera and Gresham had never considered how Trina contributed to Bonnie's mischief and wrongdoings. However, after sthought, they finally realized something was indeed wrong.

Whenever Trina and Bonnie are alone, Trina either falls from the stairs or gets scalded by a bowl of soup. Trina always blames Bonnie before anyone figured out what happened. Our daughter cries and questions Bonnie's motive.

'Then, Trina would ask everyone not to punish Bonnie and defend her by saying she didn't do it on purpose. I can see that happening a few times, but similar things have happened too often. It can't be mere coincidences."

Once Gresham and Vera realized it, everyone glared at Trina, She looked at everyone and gulped, her fear evident.

 

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Before Trina could explain herself, Fernanda pointed at her and said disdainfully, "Trina's still a country bumpkin at her core. Although a wealthy family raised her, it didn't help with the despicable way she handled things. "Bonnie's a different case. She attained impressive achievements because of our family's genes, unlike a certain brat from the countryside.

"Trina could exert as much effort as possible, but she doesn't have the family's blood in her veins. She will always fall short, no matter what she does." Fernanda took a step closer to Trina, the former's eyes full of hatred. "It's all your fault, Trina! Your parents disowned Bonnie, who's nothing short of excellent, because of you! Otherwise, she would've used her talents to make us a painting. That alone could've elevated our status.

"However, that didn't happen because of you! I would've sent you back to the countryside if it were up to me. Then, you wouldn't have ruined us!" Trina panicked when she heard they might send her back to the countryside. After all, she had gotten used to living a wealthy life and could not live a rural one. So, she tried to find a way to save herself.

She ran to her grandparents and kneeled, begging tearfully, "I didn't mean to do anything like that! It was all Bonnie's fault. She has always disliked me, and I even overheard her callinga bastard. She said I carried the rowdy genes of country folks.

"Bonnie also calledfilthy and thought I didn't deserve to breathe the sair she did. I-I tried to make her happy and befriend her, but she detestedbecause I was born from country folks. I-I tried everything I could, but nothing worked." Vera and Gresham began to suspect their daughter to be a scheming punk when they heard Fernanda's explanation. However, they relaxed a little after Trina's spiel.

Gresham thought, 'I knew there was a reason for Trina's actions. If Fernanda's right, I would've learned about it long ago. Vera and I aren't fools. We wouldn't make such a ridiculous mistake.' Immediately after, he and his wife noticed Fernanda rolling her eyes at Trina. "What a load of crap, Trina. Why would Bonnie remain connected to her countryside parents if that's true? I know her folks built the largest house in the village.

"They even have a farm to breed ducks and chickens. I heard they also own a fruit orchard. They're living the best life in the countryside, not to mention Benedict, your biological brother. He works at Tang Fusion Studios as Hamish's apprentice. Chapter

"I remember us being jealous of him and wondering how he got so lucky. Although he was a nobody from the countryside, he becan apprentice to one of the most exclusive fashion designers.

"Bonnie probably used her identity as Master Kieran and pulled sstrings for Benedict. Why would she help her country folks and brother so much if she looks down on you because of your origin?" The more Harold and the others listened, the more regretful they felt. Bonnie had no blood ties to her family in the countryside, yet sheet treated them generously. The el Shepards regretted disowning her and should have allowed her to stay instead.

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That way, it would have been easier for them to use Bonnie's resources and connections to their advantage. However, Trina had ruined everything. "Damn, it! What did we do to deserve such rotten luck?! We ended up with someone who destroyed our family!" Harold detested Trina. 'How I wish to skin her alive!' Yolanda, who had always been affectionate toward Trina, also began to resent her. The older woman wished she could strangle her granddaughter.

Meanwhile, Vera and Gresham pitied their daughter after hearing her side of the story. They thought there must have been a reason their daughter did all those things. Suddenly, they remembered how Trina deceived them. Then, they looked at her with profound disappointment. Trina paled in intense fear, not daring to retort her grandfather. She was worried she would reveal her true colors.

'Why did this happen? Bonnie had always been ordinary and commer unremarkable 65 How did she suddenly becthe most prestigious painter in the world?' The Shepards had just learned about Bonnie's identity as Master Kieran, yet they already distrusted Trina. Trina thought, 'If Bonnie is also Ms. Bonita, I'll be in serious trouble. If so, my family will surely disown me.'

 

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The more Trina thought about it, the more she panicked. She could not help but pray internally, 'Dear God, please don't let my suspicions be true! Bonnie can't be Bonita! Please, grantmy prayer!' After praying, she thought deeply, 'Now that I think about it, Bonita carries the hope for Arvandor's scientific research alone. Bonnie probably isn't the sperson. Still, I must admit she's talented in certain areas.

'However, she can't possess so many talents. She's already the miracle doctor and the most prestigious painter. Bonnie can't have enough tto beca scientific prodigy like Bonita, right? No human can do that.' With that in mind, Trina felt much more relieved. It was like a weight had been lifted off her shoulder.

The Shepards noticed Trina's silence but did not push her to respond. Instead, they simply shook their heads and sighed. On the other hand, Fernanda was not about to let her off the hook. "Earth to Trina! Why aren't you saying anything? Are you speechless because I exposed your true colors?" Trina lowered her head and continued to cry. "I-I know everyone thinks Bonnie is the most extraordinary person now. You considera nobody and feel I no longer deserve your care. Still, I told you all the truth. I can't help it if you don't believe me." Vera had showered Trina with love for more than two decades. The former could not bear to see Trina crying so miserably, no matter what she had done in the past. Chapter

Vera said, "That's enough. We'll discuss how to deal with Trina later. What matters now is figuring out a way to convince Bonnie to make us a painting." Everyone fell silent.

After all, Bonnie was impossibly difficult to deal with. No one wanted to do this fool's errand. However, she was such a massive asset that it would be foolish to leave her alone. Someone had to do it Whether or not they pulled it off was another story.

Ultimately, Grant led his wife, Carlee, forward.

"It looks like no one wants to do it. I guess we'll give it a shot. I can't say we treated Bonnie nicely when she was still a part of the family, but dare say we weren't too nasty with her. She'll respectand da favor if I put it nicely." Website Harold immediately agreed, "All right! I'll leave it to you to ask Bonnie for a painting. You're doing the family a huge favor. I hope you don't let us down." "I can't promise you that, Dad. I can only try. You can't blme if she doesn't comply." "Um-"

Harold was about to say something, but Yolanda interrupted, "You know m how bizarre Bonnie can be. We should be grateful Grant and Carlee are witting to accept the challenge. Stop pressuring them. All we have to do is wait for an update." Website

Harold considered Bonnie's character and saw things from his wife's perspective. He said, "Okay, then Go ahead and give it a whirl. I won't blyou if things don't turn out how we want them to." Grant nodded. "I understand, Dad. We'll wait for Bonnie at Pyralis University's entrance in the morning."

The following day, Bonnie and Avril headed to the university gate. The former listened to Axri excitedly m talking about the fun things that had happened on campus during her absence.

 

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All of a sudden, Bonnie heard a familiar voice.

"You're finally here, Bonnie. We've been waiting for you." She turned around and saw Grant and Carlee marching over to her. She knew why they were looking for her but feigned ignorance nonetheless. She said dryly, "Is there anything you want?" 'Although I'm Bonnie's uncle, she talks toin that tone. No wonder the others didn't want to talk to her. No one can stand her attitude.

'Still, she's Master Kieran. I shouldn't get mad over such a trivial matter. Bonnie alone holds the key to elevating the family's status. I must flatter her and ensure she's happy.' At the thought of that, his smile grew wider. "Carlee and I are here to discuss something important with you, Bonnie." Then, out of the corner of his eyes, he saw Avril sitting beside her. "Um, this is about our family. Can I have a private moment with you, Bonnie?" Bonnie did not mind it. Furthermore, sthings were better left unheard by anyone who wasn't a family member. So, she looked at Avril and said, "Will you excuse me? I need to have a word with them." Avril considered Bonnie's capabilities and decided that these two weren't a concern. Then, she did as Bonnie said and left them alone. "All right." Bonnie followed the couple and sat down before saying coldly, "Is this better? Can you say what's on your mind now?" Her attitude made Grant quite angry, but he thought about how she was Kieran and shoved his anger deep. "Here's the thing, Bonnie. The family knows you're Master Kieran now. I cto talk to you about it. 'I knew they were looking forbecause of that.' "Aren't I sitting right here already? Just cut to the chase and stop beating around the bush." Grant said directly, "I know you've never forgiven us for kicking you out of the family. However, are you seriously going to hold the grudge for this long? Your parents have long stopped blaming you. It's just a little hard for them to talk to you. That's why we con their behalf.

"They're older than you. So, I hope you'll do your duty as a daughter and back down. Give yourself and your parents a chance to patch things up." Bonnie scratched her ears absentmindedly and said casually, "Yeah, so?" Chapter

That wasn't an answer at all. For a minute there, Grant was stumped and didn't know how to praceed. Taking a deep breath, he monitored her attitude and tried to probe her, "I know you're upstanding and care a lot about family.

"We misunderstood you before. I think you intended to repair your relationship with your parents but didn't know how to take the first step. so, how about you make a painting for them? I'll take it back and show it to them. Once they see your painting, they'll forgive you for your wrongdoings."

Bonnie folded her arms and looked at him disdainfully. Her posture and her gaze carried a thick sense of sarcasm.

 

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"Your intentions are so clear that I can see it from outer space. Do you honestly think I don't know what you're scheming at?" Grant was so angry at how she retorted to him that he gnashed his teeth. However, Bonnie was a great asset to the Shepard family. So, he concealed his feelings and continued to convince her.

"You're misunderstanding me, Bonnie. We're doing this because we want you to repair your relationship with your parents. There's no other agency here." "Are you kidding me?" She couldn't help but see the absurd irony in this. If Gresham and the others meant to welcme back to the family, why didn't they talk tothemselves? "With that said, I'll never agree to it even if they chere. As far as I'm concerned, they're no longer my parents.

"Who do you think you guys are? What makes you think you could just show yourself here and try to trick me? Where did you guys feel confident I would agree to your terms?" What she said hit home. She had exposed his greed for fand wealth. That was why his face turned red at once.

"You have no respect for your elders, Bonnie! It doesn't matter how much you achieve in life. It'll never change the fact that you're a rebellious and disrespectful punk." "Pfft!" She couldn't help but laugh. Then, she leaned in close to him with humor in her eyes. "I reserve my respect for people who deserve it. Do you think you guys deserve to be respected? You guys are nothing but pieces of trash!" "Who are you calling a piece of trash?!" His face turned even redder with rage.

"You responded to me. I guess you're it." "Stop acting cockily and think so highly of yourself, Bonnie! I'm telling you..." Before he could finish his sentence, she cut him off.

"I don't need to hear it. You should hurry back to Harold and the gang and stop thinking about gettingto rejoin the family. Otherwise, I'll be forced to post what they said in the live stream onto the inteand play it on a loop.

"Also, I've asked someone to record everything you said earlier. We'll put all of it up on the inteand let people see how shameless you Shepards are." At the next moment, his gaze followed where she pointed. It was true. Avril was waving her phone at them. There was more. Avril even smiled widely and gestured to Bonnie that she got everything. Chapter

'She outsmarted me! What a cunning bitch!' He was about to say something, but et Carlee reached and tugged at his arm. "Forget it, Grant. Don't say anything. We must return to Dad, Mom Gresham, and Vera. We have to cup with another plan Arguing with her isn't going to work." He mulled it over and thought his wife had a point.

Looking at Bonnie, he swallowed his anger grudgingly and said, "I can tell that you don't welcus. I guess we'll be taking our leave, then." She watched as they left. Then, she snorted lightly.

'Is that all they've got? How dare they stir up trouble with me? Just how much did they overestimate themselves?!' Avril monitored everything that was happening here. Now that Grant and Carlee had left, she hurried over to Bonnie's side.

"With this video in our hands, they'll never find you again. Their faces were so red just now. You've got such a sharp tongue, Bonnie. No one can ever overtake you if it comes to debating."

Bonnie shrugged helplessly. "Do you think I want it? I wouldn't have m wasted my breath on them if they didn't bring trouble to me."

"You're right. They're the ones who started the whole thing in the first to place. They deserve to be schooled!" Avril went over and took Bonnie's arms in hers. "Say, there's a new barbecue joint near our university. How about we grab a bite there later?" Bonnie nodded and said, "Sure." The next day, she finished her

breakfast in the Knight Villa and was about to go out. Then, yor Then, Iyor stood up instinctively "Where are you going? I'm coming with you." S "I need to take care of sbusiness at the research institute. I'll be hsoon, so maybe you shouldn't tag along." When he heard that she'd be hsoon, he decided against following her. "Alright, then. Safe travels." "Okay." She responded lightly and waved, turning to him before leaving swiftly.

 

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Ivor had just sat on the couch and was about to work with his laptop when his phone on the table started buzzing.

Picking it up, he realized it was a text from Eloise Gallagher, someone he hadn't seen in a long time.

"I'm back in Arvandor, Ivor. It's been such a long tsince we last saw each other. Are you free to catch up on old times?" Reading this text took him back. He started reminiscing about Eloise.

'We used to hang out a lot when we were young. I haven't contacted her as much since I returned after studying overseas. Now that I think about it, it has been seven or eight years since I last saw her.

'If she had contactedwhen I was single, I might've agreed to meet up with her out of respect for our old friendship. However, I'm with Bonnie now. If she seeshanging out with Eloise alone, she might have the wrong ideas about us.

'It's not like I'm interested in Eloise in that way, but I have to start thinking like a married man now. I can't afford to do any wrong by Bonnie.' At the thought of that, he composed his reply.

"This is a bad time. I'm busy." He had just finished composing the text, but Eloise had sent another text to him.

"When we studied overseas, you left so quickly that you forgot to take sof your belongings. They're pretty important to you because you used to care about them very much.

"That's why I kept them safe for you. Now that I'm back in Arvandor, I thought bringing them to you was a good idea to you." At the next moment, she sent him a picture.

It was a trophy from when he won a competition overseas. There were also smedals from his tat the basketball club and a black notebook.

All of these were souvenirs of the friends he made while he was overseas.

'I don't intend to meet with you initially, but she's returned these stuff to me. I guess I should take them back. After all, my friends and I fought hard to win these medals. They have a lot of sentimental value to me.' So, he deleted his previously composed text and wrote a new one.

"Sure. Where are you? Senda location." "See you at Blue Jazz Eatery. I'll take the seat by the window." "Alright." Closing his laptop, he took his coat and went out the door.

Once he left, Gunnar and Sydney cout of the corner.

"He took the bait." "The first phase is a success. Now, we need to execute the second phase of our plan. We must inform Bonnie, but we can't let her find out it's us." "That's easy as pie." She had an idea.

He asked, puzzled, "How did you cup with an idea this fast?" "Followhome. I'll tell you about it on the way." She said confidently. Later, they arrived at home.

She glanced at the video groom and raised her voice on purpose. "I've heard that Ivor's childhood friend, Eloise, is back in the country. He left in such a hurry just now. Do you think he's meeting her?" Website "I think so. After all, they knew each other when they were very young. I'm sure they're very close." "That's what thought, too. They must've been close. Ivor wouldn't have left in such a hurry to meet her Chapter

otherwise. Moreover, they went to Blue Jazz Eatery. That place is sol romantic feel & tingling sensation just thinking about it." S

"There's no need to be jealous of them, honey. I'll take you there someday. Say, backyard om passed by the backyard and saw that the lilies had blossomed a few days ago. Let's go check it out." "Sure." At the next moment, they headed toward the backyard.

Flynn heard everything they said and solemnly emerged from the video! groom were knitted His brows En tightly. 'Did Ivor go to meet up with his childhood friend? Well, then. What about Bonnie?'