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.

to visit you 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

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

then looked at Bonnie, saying, “The Shepards are too high–class for us. We

out? We have birthday

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

walked over. 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.”

Why’s he talking to you

was about to explain, but the butler sneered and said, “You guys don’t know, huh? The Shepards have disowned Bonnie.”

Gerald trembled

on the verge of tears, saying,

“They look down on me. It’s official. They’ve disowned me.

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going my separate way.”