I Love You, Miss Genius (Bonnie Shepard and Ivor Knight) novel Chapter 116

“Ahem. It’s late. I’m going to hit the hay.” With that, Bonnie turned and headed for the door.

“I won’t give up, Bonnie. Get ready for more attempts.” Ivor watched as Bonnie left.

“Do whatever you want.”

Smiling, he caught up to her and asked, “Does that mean I have a shot?”

“I didn’t say that.”

“You didn’t turn me down, either.”

“Fine. I’ll do it now-” Bonnie could not finish her sentence because Ivor suddenly pressed a finger on her lips. “Stop. Let me have this.”

His finger felt slightly rough to the touch, and Bonnie swiped it away. “I don’t like people touching

1. me.

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“Okay. You have my word.” He regarded her joyfully.

Bonnie stared at him and thought this particular promise was hollow. Still, she did not want to waste time mulling over it.

The following day, she packed her stuff first thing in the morning. Ivor approached her door and asked with a frown, “Do you have to leave so soon?”

“We agreed that our engagement would last for only a month. I’ve stayed ten days longer to compensate for the one day I stayed at my former parents‘ place, as you asked.” Bonnie replied while packing the rest of her things into a suitcase.

“Do you have anywhere to stay if you leave now?” He asked concernedly.