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Chapter 871

"Oh, damn it, Bonnie! Why would you do that to me?!" Avril complained.

"Since I already know Andreas will propose to me, how will he interpret me going there alone? Also, having you around is helpful just in case Ivor finds out what's happening. You can help by explaining things to him. I can't get him to believe me if you're not there."

Bonnie patted Avril's shoulder and added, "Do you understand how vital you are now? You have a daunting task ahead, Avril."Chapter

Avril stood upright and said solemnly, "Leave it to me, Bonnie! I won't let you down. I'll be the best third-wheeler in the prince's proposal!"

Andreas's team decorated the whole rose garden with tons of balloons and lights in anticipation of his proposal. Andreas wore the royal attire he brought from Zudale to show his seriousness. He wanted to show his future consort how grand and solemn he was.

At that moment, he held a bouquet of fresh roses and stood at the heart of the garden. Occasionally, he would crane his neck and look toward the gate. He was so nervous that his palms began to sweat.

Ivor stood beside Andreas and noticed how nervous and eager he was. The former could not help but tease the prince, "Would you relax a little? Don't be so nervous."

Andreas looked at Ivor sideways, exasperated. "Wouldn't you be nervous if you proposed to the one you loved?"

Ivor looked at the prince from head to toe. Andreas looked distinct as a foreigner. His features were defined, and his green eyes were profound. Moreover, Andreas wore a prince's attire, looking like a movie star.

'Is he serious? Why would someone as handsome as Andreas feel nervous?'

With that in mind, Ivor chuckled and said, "Your Highness, you're handsome, I'm sure countless women have tried to win your heart. That said, you're supposed to be accustomed to such things. Why are you so nervous?"

"It's different when I'm the one trying to win a woman's heart instead. How can you compare these vastly different scenarios?" Andreas said as he thought of Bonnie. "Also, you don't know how incredible this girl is.

"She's the most badass girl in the universe, too. I believe everyone will agree with me on that. That's why I fear I'm not good enough for her."

Ivor did not expect Andreas to have such high praises for the woman. A hint of surprise flashed in Ivor's eyes as he said, "That's interesting. Just what kind of woman could garner such admiration from you?"

Since Andreas was a prince, he must have experienced ordinary things and honed his insight. That said, the woman he praised so much must be incredibly talented.

Ivor thought, 'Of all the people I've met, Bonnie is the only one who can pull off such a stunt. I'm curious about the girl Andreas has fallen in love with. I wonder how she compares to Bonnie.'

 

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"You'll find out soon enough, Ivor." Andreas wanted to tell Ivor he also knew the girl in question. However, the former did not want to ruin the surprise. After all, Bonnie would soon arrive. Ivor smiled and shook his head. "So, you're keeping it a mystery?"

"I've never stopped thinking about her, Ivor. Of course, I can keep it a mystery." Andreas felt proud whenever he mentioned Bonnie because she was an incredible woman. He felt lucky to meet her and go through hardships together all those years ago.

'If we never met, our story wouldn't have begun. I feel nothing but warmth whenever I remember our experiences in the jungle. We encountered many dangers, and I even got hurt for Bonnie.'

Ivor saw himself in Andreas. The former remembered looking like Andreas when proposing to Bonnie. Ivor said, "Here's to wishing everything goes well for your proposal, Your Highness."

'Now that I think about it, I'm starting to see things from Andreas's perspective. He's nervous because he's about to propose to the one he loves the most.'

With that in mind, Ivor recalled something and looked at the prince. "Wait, I thought you told me you two have loved each other for a long time. If that's the case, why are you so nervous? You don't have a reason to be nervous at all."

Although Andreas had fantasized about everything sweet and loving between Bonnie and himself, he was not about to tell Ivor anything. So, Andreas avoided answering that question. Instead, he said, "I-I just am, all right?! Th-there's a personal sentiment I can't put into words."

After some thought, Ivor nodded and said, "I guess you're right."Chapter

Andreas nodded back. "Yeah, that's it."

They waited for the woman in question to appear when theirè conversation ended. When the clock struck five in the evening, the duo saw two figures outside the rose garden.

Andreas was the first to see them. He said excitedly, "Th-there she is! She's finally here! She didn't lie to me!"

Ivor turned to look and was stunned when he saw the two figures drawing nearer. He wondered why one of them looked a lot like Bonnie.

Immediately after, he decided that was not the case.

'Am I supposed to believe Bonnie is the woman Andreas wants to propose to? That's impossible. What are the odds it's Bonnie? Also, she already told me she and Andreas are just friends. I must miss her so much that I see her everywhere.'

As Ivor was in his thoughts, Bonnie and Avril drew closer, allowing him to see who they actually were. Ivor thought he was hallucinating earlier, but it soon became evident that it was indeed Bonnie.

He squinted, thinking, 'Why is Bonnie here? What's she doing?' Bonnie stared ahead when she sensed someone staring at her.

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Bonnie froze when she saw Ivor.

'Wait, what?! What's happening?!'

Ivor noticed his fiancee staring at him and stared back at her curiously. Bonnie could not move, while Andreas had yet to realize the couple was staring at each other awkwardly.

The prince smiled and approached Bonnie. He then got on one knee and presented her with a bouquet of roses with a diamond ring in the middle.

"Bonnie, you promised to be my consort, but I never proposed. So, I'm doing it today in this rose garden. I hope you know the severity of my love for you. I want you to come to Zudale with me and be my princess there."

Ivor heard everything, and the fury in his eyes burned brighter every second. Even the veins on his forehead became apparent.

Meanwhile, Avril's eyes widened in shock as she stood behind Bonnie. Then, the former looked between Bonnie, Andreas, and Ivor.

'Wh-what in the hell is happening?! I didn't expect Ivor to be right there! Prince Andreas is hard enough to deal with, yet Ivor's here, too! He's even harder to handle than the prince, especially since Ivor is Bonnie's fiance. I can just imagine how horrible this looks.'

Things had gotten out of hand, and Avril was just an outsider. Even so, she felt suffocated and was unsure how Bonnie would handle the situation.

With that in mind, Avril could only look at Bonnie, only to see the latter freeze.

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'Bonnie has always looked calm and collected. I've never seen her so dumbfounded. Nothing could faze Bonnie like this. That said, I see helplessness and powerlessness in her eyes. Who wouldn't feel that way in this situation?

'If I were in her shoes, I'd jump off the nearest river.' The last part of Avril's thoughts mirrored Bonnie's.

She knew Andreas would propose

when he first invited her here. However, she did not expect Ivor to be there, too. Worse, Ivor saw everything. Bonnie dared not look into yor's eyes but had to face him. After all, fleeing would solve nothing.

At that moment, Andreas asked, "Are you worried I won't shower you with love once we return to Zudale? I understand your concerns, Bonnie. Also, Pyralis and Zudale are far from each other."

Bonnie sighed and gathered her courage to look at Ivor.Chapter

He noticed Bonnie's lack of response and continued to confess his love for her. Then, he raised a hand and swore, "I swear on my status as a prince to love you for the rest of our lives. I'll never be unfaithful.

"If I break my oath, my royal family

will disown me and demote me to a commoner.. Then, I can never use my family's resources or return to the palace. I'll also transfer all my properties and wealth to you Bonnie. Please marry me and return to Zudale with me as my princess."

 

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For Andreas, giving up his title as prince and never returning to the palace was the harshest punishment he could think of. He hoped it was enough to convince Bonnie to return with him to Zudale. Still, she was not interested in anything he said. After all, Ivor stared at her before turning to leave. Bonnie saw the disappointment and pain in his eyes, too. Ivor looked heartbroken, and she could feel his desolation.

Shock and panic flashed in Bonnie's eyes as she raced toward him. "Ivor, wait! Hold on!"

That was the first time Ivor had ignored her cries. He did not even turn to look at her. Instead, he marched to the gate and drove off.

Bonnie quickly entered her car and chased after him. The two cars sped off, leaving Andreas in the rose garden, holding the bouquet of roses as the wind blew.

He looked bewildered and helpless as he muttered, "Wh-what just happened? Why didn't Bonnie respond to my proposal and take off after Ivor?"

Simultaneously, he had a hunch about Ivor and Bonnie's relationship. That said, he refused to believe it and chose to ignore it. Instead, he shielded himself from it.

Meanwhile, Avril looked at him sympathetically when she heard his mutterings. She slowly approached the prince and patted his shoulder, saying, "Don't let it bother you, Your Highness. It'll be over soon." Andreas's grip on the roses tightened as he sighed and turned to face Avril. He gathered his courage and asked, "What in the world is happening between those two? What's their relationship?"

Avril sighed helplessly. "Don't you have a pretty good idea about it, Your Highness? They've been together for a while and are even engaged now."Chapter

"They're engaged?!" Andreas wobbled. It seemed it was hard for him to digest such a revelation. "D-Did they get engaged long ago?"

"Yeah, they have been."

Avril knew it was cruel to tell Andreas the truth because it would destroy him. However, he had to know, especially since they could not keep it from him forever.

'Bonnie was right. We should come clean and hurt Andreas now instead of lying to him. That would only hurt him more.'

"If Bonnie is engaged to Ivor, why didn't she tell me? Then, it wouldn't hurt this much," Andreas said as he turned to look around at the

decorations. He had put

in for Bonnie, and they were c supposed to have a sweet moment.

"Of course, she didn't tell you, Your Highness. Bonnie considers you a good friend, and you traveled so far to get here. She knew you'd be heartbroken if she outright rejected you. That's why she has been waiting for the right time to tell you about it.

"No one expecting things to turn out this way, Your Highness," Avril said with concern in her eyes.

Andreas added, "Ivor must be pretty upset now, huh? I wonder how Bonnie will handle it. What can we do if she can't soothe him?"

Although he felt depressed, he did

not want to put Bonnie in a difficult

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position. After hearing Avril's words, Andreas Could not help but feel worried. He said, "Maybe we should go after them. It won't be good if they argue."

 

 

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"I don't think Ivor will get too mad at Bonnie." Avril thought about how much he doted on Bonnie and knew he would rather get hurt for her than hurt her.

That said, Avril had no time to explain it to Andreas. Instead, she said, "Let's forget about it. We shouldn't chase after them. Let them work it out. We'll worsen things if we're there."

"Hmm." It was evident Andreas felt defeated. He held the bouquet and hung his head. He looked pitiful, like a dog abandoned by its master.

Avril felt sorry for him. Hence, she suggested, "You don't look so good, Your Highness. How about we hang out and have some fun? It'll help take your mind off things."

Andreas sighed heavily, saying, "Forget it. I don't feel like going anywhere and hanging out with anyone now."

Avril urged, "Being down is the only reason you need to have fun. Come on, it'll help you forget the pain faster."

Before he could reject her offer, she took his hand and led him out of the garden. "Come on, I'll take you out for some local cuisine. That should distract you enough." Since Andreas could not argue, he helplessly agreed, "Fine, I'll come with you. Stop pulling me."

Bonnie honked relentlessly as she looked at the Maybach before her car.

Beep beep beep!

"Stop the car, Ivor! Hey, do you hear me?!" Bonnie realized it was drizzling outside. Worse, it might storm soon, which would make the road slippery.

Considering how Ivor drove, he

could crash. The more she thought about it, the more worried she became. She stepped on the gas, intending to catch up. Meanwhile, she continued to honk at Ivonto get his attention.

Beep, beep! Beep! Beep, beep, beep!

However, Ivor was too furious to hear anything besides his boiling blood. The veins on his hands became more apparent as he gripped his steering wheel. His car tore through the road, and he drove recklessly.

Bonnie was anxious and distressed when she noticed Ivor picking up his speed. She exclaimed, "He'll kill himself if this goes on!"

She knew she could not let Ivor drive recklessly. Moreover, they were in a remote area amidst the hills,Chapter

meaning winding roads were

everywhere. It would only tenet

one

mistake to break through the guardrails and fly off the mountain.

'I have to stop him!'

Bonnie stepped on the pedal again to try and catch up to Ivor. Soon after, she performed a flawless drift at the upcoming curve and overtook his car. Then, she brought hers to a grinding halt to block his path.

 

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Seeing Bonnie's car accelerating up to him out of nowhere, Ivor's eyes narrowed, and he slammed on the brakes.

Screech!

The tires burned against the ground and made an ear-piercing sound. He made sure he hadn't rammed into her car.

He didn't open the car door and get out. In fact, he didn't even look at Bonnie. He just leaned back and frowned.

Bonnie stopped and steadied her car. Realizing Ivor didn't intend to exit the car, she opened her door and stepped outside. Marching over, she smacked the car windows.

"Ivor! Look at me, Ivor! Open the door and let me explain. It's not what you think."

Although Ivor looked like he did not hear her, he clenched his fists. He was at his limit.

'I was stupid to lend the rose garden to Andreas to propose to the woman of his dreams. I even wished him success on his proposal. How hilarious.

'Then, again, who would've thought the prince would propose to my fiancee? None of that is as shocking as Bonnie promising Andreas she would become his princess, though.

'If what Andreas said is true, they love each other. What does that

make eme? Who am I to her?'

more Ivor thought about it, the

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he found himself laughable.

Bonnie was still calling out to him outside his car, but he wouldn't respond. Ultimately, she stopped talking and stood beside theo

Maybach, staring at him wordlessly.

The rain started pouring, and she was completely drenched, along with her clothes. They stuck to her body, making her look miserable.

Initially, Ivor was upset. However, the way Bonnie stood in the rain made his heart soften.

The moment he thought about what had happened earlier, he felt suffocated again and couldn't move on from it.

He was wrestling with himself when

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he saw Bonnie sneezing. Her delicate face paled because she stood in the rain for a long time. Ultimately, Ivor couldn't take t anymore.

Opening the car door, he said to her in a deep voice, "Get in!"

She raised her head slowly. Once she was close enough, she dived at him, aimed at his lips, and chomped. The stinging pain made him gasp. "Ugh..."

Rubbing his lips, he glared at her. "Do you think you're a dog or something?"

 

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Leaping into his arms, she asked angrily, "How could you leave me alone? Do you know how fast you were driving earlier? Are you going to end your life like this? Did you do it just so you won't see me again?' 'I just can't imagine what I'm going to do if something really happened to Ivor,' she thought.

"Did you forget that you lied to me in the first place? This would never have happened if you hadn't lied to me."

Ivor could still picture the moment Andreas proposed to Bonnie. It made him angry, but he could not bring himself to push her away. So, he just let her lie on top of him.

She responded hastily, "I can explain it. It's not what you think it is."

His lips twitched in response. A bitter smile crept up his face as he spoke.Chapter

"What's there to explain, Bonnie? I could tell that something unusual was going on between you guys when you left the campus side by side. You told me you were just friends. What about now?

"He's proposed to you, for Heaven's sake. How did it come to this? Also, why did you promise to be his princess? If you promised him that, why did you agree to marry me? Who am I to you now? I'll bet I'm jus a-"

Before he could finish, she grabbed his collar and kissed him again. "That's enough. Will you please stop talking and let me explain?"

He met her sincere gaze and stared at her intensely. Then he turned away.

Seeing his response, she realized he refused to look at her. It felt as if someone had stabbed her heart. It was a terrible feeling to experience. Cupping his face, she forced him to turn and face her. "Look at me, Ivor."

He sighed helplessly and did as she said. He stared at her, saying, "Go ahead and explain yourself."

She took a deep breath and said, "I wanted to tell you about it a longe time ago, but I didn't because I know you too well. You might lose your mind with jealousy and do O something irrational.

"That's why thought I'd resolve it first. I didn't expect Andreas to invite you to the proposal. Frankly

speaking, I planned to tell him about us today, but I didn't even get to do it before you..."

She trailed off into silence as Ivor knew the rest of the story.

Looking into her firm eyes, he knew she wasn't lying. That wasn't to say that he didn't feel troubled.

"Well. Andreas said you promised to become his princess. What the hell is going on with that? Did you promise him that?"

At first, she frowned. Then, she recounted the tale to Ivor helplessly. She told him everything from how she met Andreas to how the latter got heavily injured for her sake She ever told Ivor about the fact that the prince proposed to her when he was still suffering from the grave wound.

Ivor nodded. "So, does this mean you only agreed to become his consort because you needed to save Andreas and keep him alive?"

 

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"Exactly. It was a critical situation back then. His heart almost stopped beating. He put his life on the line to save mine, after all. That's why I—”

"Stop. I've heard enough." He sounded a little fierce.

She stared at him, puzzled. Then, she looked at the blank expression on his face and became more confused. "Are you mad at me?"

'We've known each other for so long, and this is the first time he has talked to me like this. It hurts. After all, he had always been gentle with me. How could he talk to me so fiercely? It's so different from how he usually is. I don't think anyone could take it!'

"I'm..." He was about to explain himself when he caught the pain in her eyes. She looked like an innocent and lovable deer.Chapter

How was he supposed to keep being angry at her when she looked like that? His heart continued to soften until nothing but affection remained.

Ivor could no longer control himself. He pulled her into his arms and said, "I wasn't trying to talk fiercely to you, Bonnie. I was just trying to tell you I understand what you're saying. So, there's no need for you to keep explaining yourself."

At first, she was stunned. Then, she asked, "So, you're not mad at me? Don't you blame me for what happened?"

Her tone sounded more vulnerable and adorable, which further softened his heart.

"I was angry at first, but I never thought about blaming you. It's because it's you, Bonnie. You can do anything you want to me."

With that, Ivor shook his head and smirked. "I never know what to do with you. I think the universe sent you here to torture me. You're like a succubus."

Bonnie

laugh or know if she should

at that moment.

Simultaneously, she felt relievel.net

'I knew I made the right decision to be with Ivor. I can entrust the rest of my life to him.'

At the thought of it, she held him

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"Huh?" He was puzzled. "What are you thanking me for?"

She stared into his eyes profoundly Suddenly, she grinned and said, "Thank you for coming into mydife and treating me so well. You taught me a lot of things, too."

Her words moved him. His eyes brimmed with love as he stared at her. "Bonnie..."

"Ivor..."

They gazed at each other affectionately, drawing closer before they started kissing intensely.

It was not long before things turned a little wild. Their clothes ended up on the car floor.

The Maybach shook as it continued to pour outside.

 

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The morning shone its first ray into the car. Bonnie opened her eyes slowly.

The next thing she knew, she heard Ivor's charming voice. "You're awake."

Turning her head, she looked at him. He was resting his chin on his hands, looking as leisurely as one could be. She couldn't help but blush at that. "Ahem... You were so tired last night. Why don't you sleep longer and charge your battery?"

He rolled to the side and raised his brow seductively. "I'm okay. I wasn't too tired or anything yesterday. Actually, I think it's more tiring for you."

Her face turned a deeper red.

"Are you insinuating that I was too proactive yesterday?"

"Nuh-uh." He pinched her cheeks lovingly. "I know you play by your own rules, but that's what I like about you. I'm just expressing concern."

"Nicely said." Her lips curled into a grin. Then, she lied back down.

"Well, hurry up and drive back home now. I need to take a shower. Otherwise, I won't feel comfortable."

Smiling, he responded, "Okay."

She needed to deal with some matters at the university. So, she went back to her villa in Lenfield Resort, took a bath, and asked him to send her to Pyralis University.

The moment she stepped out of the car, she saw Andreas. It just so happened that he had just arrived at the university, too.

At first, she was stunned. She was about to say something when she felt someone tugging on her arm.

"Bonnie."

She knew what Ivor meant and turned around to look at him, giving him a comforting look.

"I've wanted to put things right with him from the beginning. Now that I ran into him, I can use the opportunity to tell him about my real thoughts."

Then, she paused a little before adding, "Don't worry. We're just friends. Nothing's going to happen between us."

He was still gripping her hand, unwilling to let go. "I'm still worried. Can I come with you?"

"Yeah, but it wouldn't be appropriate

for you to be there for the kind of topic we're going to be talking about. I think it just make everyone uncomfortable. Do you think we'll be able to talk openly if that's the case?"

Ivor thought about it and found her analysis to be sound. He slowly let go of her arm.

"Go ahead and talk to him, then. I'll be waiting for you here."

"Okay."

he mig responded. Worried that

he might get jealous, she said again,

"I have to set things right with him.

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That's all it is. Don't start having crazy ideas, alright?"

She looked so serious that he couldn't help but chuckle.

"Okay. I believe you."

Feeling better than ever, she tore her gaze away from him and walked toward Andreas.

The prince merely stood where he was. He glanced at her, his eyes filled with some level of excitement.

"D-Did you come to look for me, Bonnie?"

Nodding, she said, "Yeah. There's something we have to talk about, Andreas."

At first, he was happy that she came over and greeted him. After he heard what she said, however, he could guess what she was about to say.

The light in his eyes dimmed immediately. Even his voice emanated a desolate tone.

"W-What do you want to talk to me about? The thing is, I'm in a kind of foul mood right now. So, if you're going to tell me something that'll make me feel worse, why don't you hold it off until after I feel slightly better?"

 

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"I think it's safe to say that you know what I'm going to tell you, Andreas. Did you say what you said to run away from the truth?" Bonnie had all but seen through his thought.

Andreas's eyes shifted uneasily, not daring to meet her gaze.

"T-That's not the case."

Shaking her head, she said, "You say that, but what I said is true. You're trying to run away from the truth."

"U-Um..." He was about to say something, but he just couldn't think of anything to say.

In the end, he decided he'd remain quiet. He lowered his head slowly.

'She's right. I'm trying to run away from the truth. I don't want to deal with this if I can, actually. As far as I'm concerned, Bonnie is my future princess, and we're going to spend the rest of our lives together.

'However, his would-be princess is someone else's fiancé. How am I supposed to accept something like this?'

"Listen to me, Andreas. You might be able to run away from the truth for a little while, but you can't do it forever. At the end of the day, you have to face it. Do you think I'm right?"

'He's a simple-minded man. I don't want to hurt him, either. However, I have to make it clear when it comes to relationships. Otherwise, I'll definitely lose him as a friend.'

He heard what she said and decided to muster up his courage. Then, he lifted his head slowly and looked at her.

He was about to say something, but he caught the Maybach from the corner of his eyes. Just like that, the courage he mustered up vanished into thin air.

She noticed that and suggested, "Let's talk in the gazebo instead."

Nodding, he said, "Alright."

Once they arrived at the gazebo, Andreas glanced at her.

She remained quiet, too, waiting for him to speak first.

He broke the silence and asked her the question that had been burning in his chest for the entire night. "Avril told me that you're already engaged to Ivor. Is that true?" She nodded and said, "That's right."

"She also told me that you guys are getting married next month. Is that true?" The light in his eyes grew dim and there was this throbbing pain in his heart. She nodded again and said, "It's true."

"B-But, you've agreed to be my princess before you even met him. I knew you first, Bonnie. Why would you agree to marry him? This isn't fair for me at all." He felt sorry for himself and was discontent with her.

Instead of responding to him, she stared at him profoundly.

Just as he thought she didn't intend to talk to him anymore, she elbowed his chest.Chapter

"Geez, Andreas. Are you honestly bringing this up again? Did it slip your mind that you extorted me when you were on the cusp of dying? That's why I agreed to it in the first place!

"Also, you even led a group of

doctors and pressured me into it

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after you woke up. I simply had no choice but to comply with your request. Do you honestly think would've made the same decision if

I'm allowed other choices?"

"Ahem..." He cleared his throat and turned his head awkwardly, a hint of guilt flashed in his eyes.

She asked, "Do you realize what's the problem here after what I said?"

"I-I'll admit that I did mean to extort you when did what I did. However, I do love you from the bottom of my heart! Why can't you give me a chance?" He raised his big, innocent eyes and stared at her.

However, his expression only gave her a headache.

She sighed. "Geez. I meant it from the bottom of my heart, too."