I Love You, Miss Genius

Chapter 176

“Bonnie?” A familiar voice sounded from behind, interrupting Bonnie’s thoughts.

She was shocked when she turned to see who it was. “Mom?”

The middle–aged woman was not Vera but Bonnie’s foster mother, Welma. Not only was Welma there, but she also brought Gerald and Bonnie’s younger brother, Benedict.

“Dad, Benny, why are you here?”

“It’s been five years, Bonnie. You’ve grown into a beautiful young lady.” Welma’s eyes reddened as she embraced Bonnie tremblingly.

“I’m sorry we haven’t contacted you much these past few years, Bonnie. We haven’t even visited you once. It’s not that we don’t care. We didn’t want our background to make you and Trina the city’s laughingstock.” Tears ran down Welma’s cheeks as she spoke.

Even Gerald became teary–eyed while Benedict turned aside to wipe away his tears discreetly.

for your 20th birthday and Trina for her engagement party. But your dad was worried we would embarrass you two if we showed up that day. That’s why we waited

Stop crying, okay? If you keep crying, I’m going to cry, too.” Bonnie took out a handkerchief to wipe

much. What’s that supposed to mean?” Gerald sighed and then looked at Bonnie, saying, “The Shepards are too high–class for us. We knew we would stand out like a sore thumb and embarrass you and Trina. Hey, could you go in

have birthday

thing, Dad.” Bonnie turned and rang the doorbell, which puzzled the trio. They did not understand why Bonnie had to ring the doorbell

When he saw Bonnie, he became hostile. “Oh, it’s you. I’d prefer not to let you in, but Madam Vera told me you’d be

and leave.”

what’s going on? Why’s he talking to

and was about to explain, but the butler sneered and said,

Gerald trembled and

tears, saying, “Bonnie, that can’t be

felt bitter but nodded and said, “They look down on

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