I Love You, Miss Genius

Chapter 4

Before Sigmund could finish, Bonnie stopped him by stepping on his foot.

“She’s what?” Ivor asked, puzzled.

Ged was curious too.

Sigmund wanted to tell them who Bonnie really was, but she glared at him and wouldn’t let him.

The old man cleared his throat. “She’s… the girl I want you to marry! Besides, how could you say she’s not good enough for you? You’re 27. You should be grateful that she doesn’t care how much older you are. And you should apologize to her for being so rude.”

Ivor pursed his lips, got up, and looked at Bonnie.

“I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings, but I’m just telling the truth.”

Bonnie swallowed a piece of orange and said casually, “You don’t have to apologize. I was going to say the same thing to you. You’re good, but you’re not good enough.”

Silence fell in the living room.

Ivor’s impassive eyes betrayed a hint of emotion as he looked at Bonnie appraisingly.

Ged was surprised that she had the nerve to say such a thing.

“What’s the matter with you two? Don’t you care for me at all?”

Sigmund was exasperated.

“Bonnie, don’t forget that you said you’d do anything I asked after I saved you and your family.”

Bonnie frowned.

“And you, Ivor. When you were still a student, your parents didn’t want you to waste your time on anything unproductive. If it weren’t for my support, would you have been able to play chess and join those competitions?

“You said that as long as I helped persuade your parents to let you play chess, you’d do what I said in the future. Why are you going back on your word?”

Ivor was stumped.

living room became quiet

moment later, Sigmund

about this? You get engaged and we’ll

and said, “Okay, but I

10 years then. If you think you’re not right for each

Chapter 4

Sigmund said.

shot him a look of disbelief.

well have said 50 years.”

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his thigh excitedly. “50 years it is!”

was at a loss for words. She knew he was

one month, I’ll have nothing to do with him,” Bonnie said coldly.

isn’t it? Talk to her, Ivor,” Sigmund said anxiously.

“Okay, one

“Deal!”

it’s a deal

Ivor had finally

Sigmund let out a long sigh.

made up your mind, I’ll pick a

got up. “It’s late. I should get going.”

you stay for dinner?” Sigmund

haven’t been home in days. My parents will

heard her

home in days? Isn’t she a student? She doesn’t seem to be sick. Why would she take so

have skipped class, huh? Sigmund, what were you thinking? How could you choose a girl like that to

know anything about her, okay?” Sigmund

drop the subject for

I almost forgot!” Ged looked toward Ivor. “I’ve managed to get

real?” Ivor grew

eyes lit up.

alive when we talk about chess,

contact the Shepherd? Did he agree to play