I Love You, Miss Genius

Chapter 5

“Her name? Bonnie Shepard, B–O–N–N–1–E, S–H–E–P–A–R–D.”

“Please hold, sir. Let me check the records.”

A minute later, the voice came through, stammering this time.

“Y–you’ve made a mistake. Bon” she coughed, “Bonnie Shepard hasn’t broken any law or escaped from the police.

“If you make a false report again, we’ll charge you!”

With that, she hung up.

Gresham was stupefied. Vera was beside him and had heard everything the police officer said.

“Are you done? I’ll go upstairs then.” Bonnie left.

Vera felt a sense of pity as she watched her walk away.

After all, Bonnie might be a loser, but she was still her daughter.

“I’m sorry, Bonnie. We were wrong about you.”

Saddened, Bonnie stopped and looked over her shoulder at Vera. That woman hardly ever apologized to her and was never so gentle to her.

Gresham sighed.

“I was just worried about you. Anyway, I apologize.”

Bonnie frowned. “It’s okay.”

The living room fell silent, and Bonnie spoke first.

“I’m hitting the sack.”

“Wait!”

Vera stopped Bonnie. “What on earth happened the other day? Why did you get taken away?”

“I told you, it’s classified. I’ll tell you when the time is right.”

Bonnie told her the truth.

Vera was losing her patience and felt disappointed and angry.

She didn’t want to hear any more lies, so she changed the subject.

“The school called. They said they might kick you out if you skip classes again.”

“I’ll handle it.”

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of school because she could easily

care of

But Vera exploded.

Do you think you’re the principal or something? You’re 20 years old, Bonnie! You could have graduated long ago if you hadn’t skipped school so often.

same day as you, but she’s

around like this, you’ll

if you do, it’ll probably be some third–rate

Vera why she had to take a break

believe her and had scolded her for lying.

didn’t bother trying to explain herself

not going to some third–rate college. I’ll be going to Pyralis University.”

“Pyralis University?”

hardly believe her ears.

“Yup.” Bonnie nodded.

best university in Pyralis! Only the cream of the crop gets

she studied

grades for two years. What makes you think

I become the top scorer

Bonnie was confident.

exasperated. By the time she regained her composure,

bedroom.

her research for two days straight, and she was exhausted.

was getting ready to shower, she received a video call from one of her best friends.

handsome

wants to have a game with you.”

intrigued. “Are you sure

“100%!”

“Okay, I’m in.”

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Rice sounded excited. “The Shepherd and the Knight are the titans of the chess world. This will be the game of the century! I’m really looking forward to it. I’ll reply to

“Sure.”

hanging up, Bonnie took a hot shower and lay down

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left her house in a tank top

a long time, so she decided to work out in the park.

man shadow boxing while his peers

to go, Orson!”

one can take a punch like that!”

elderly onlookers showered the man with their

muttered to herself, “Your footwork is

a young age, so she couldn’t help pointing out his mistakes.