I Love You, Miss Genius

"Wh-what? Why's Bonnie video-calling me?" Ivor was so surprised that his coughing worsened, "Cough! Cough, cough!"

Floyd hastily patted his boss's back, saying, "Don't get so worked up, Mr. Ivor. Please get a hold of yourself, or Ms. Bonnie will find out you're sick once you answer her call."

His concern was not unfounded, as Bonnie was simply too observant. She could detect the subtlest sign that something was wrong. If Ivor did not want to get caught, he would have to watch out for the details and tread carefully.

"All right, I'll let it ring for a while. Let me compose myself." Ivor coughed so hard that he trembled. "Cough, cough! Cough!"

His throat only felt slightly better once he drank the remaining water. "F-Floyd, you can answer the call now."

Floyd looked at him inexplicably and asked, "Are you sure, Mr. Ivor? You still look a little pale."

the lighting." Ivor did not want to miss

I thought you were supposed to be at the institute. How

it took him to answer the call and

explained, "The signal

signal in

nodded understandingly. "Oh, that's why. Well, take care of yourself, okay? Getting sick in a remote place like Everpeak won't be good. Make sure you stay healthy, all

wave of warmth. "I understand, Bonnie. I'll take good care of myself-you

will. He tried his best to suppress it. Ultimately, he could not fight it

Bonnie instantly caught it. She squinted and questioned,