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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about getting kicked out of school because

of

But Vera exploded.

it? How? Do you think you’re the principal or something? You’re 20 years old, Bonnie! You could have graduated

day as you, but she’s already a

fooling around like this, you’ll never get

do, it’ll probably be

to take a break from school back then.

parents didn’t believe her and had scolded

didn’t bother trying to

going to some third–rate college. I’ll be going

“Pyralis University?”

could hardly believe her ears.

“Yup.” Bonnie nodded.

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

got in because she studied hard day and night.

for two years. What makes you think you can get

no problem getting in if I become the top scorer in the

Bonnie was confident.

was truly exasperated. By the time she regained her

bedroom.

two days straight, and she

she was getting ready to shower, she received a video call from

answered it, and a handsome man showed up on screen.

to have a game

intrigued. “Are you sure it’s

“100%!”

“Okay, I’m in.”

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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 in

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Bonnie left her house

in a long time,

old man shadow boxing while his

to go,

a punch

the man with their

muttered to herself, “Your footwork is poor, and your strikes

kickboxing from a young age, so she couldn’t help pointing out