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.

and Trina for her engagement party. But your dad was worried we would embarrass you two

crying, okay? If you keep crying, I’m going to cry, too.”

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

out? We have birthday gifts for you

thing, Dad.” Bonnie turned and rang the doorbell, which puzzled the trio. They did

it?” The butler walked over. When he saw Bonnie, he became hostile. “Oh, it’s you. I’d prefer not to let

and leave.”

felt something was amiss. Benedict asked, “Bonnie, what’s going on? Why’s he talking to

sneered and said, “You guys don’t know, huh? The Shepards

true?” Gerald trembled and

of tears, saying, “Bonnie, that

felt bitter but nodded and said, “They look down on me. It’s official. They’ve disowned me. I’ll

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my separate way.”