I Love You, Miss Genius

Tom put on a big smile and gestured for them to walk forward.

"This way, please."

Ivor nodded and led her into the tunnel. Just as they were about to go inside, Tom smacked his head and said, "Oh geez. I forgot to bring an important tool!"

The more he said, the more upset he got. His eyes were filled with regret and guilt as he looked at them.

"I'm so sorry, Ivor. You guys should go ahead first. I'll be back as soon as I get my tool. Age has truly caught up to me. Even my mind isn't working as well as it should be. I can't believe I forgot about something like this."

Bonnie stopped in her tracks, turned around, and looked at him.

"You've just forgotten to take a tool. It's not a big deal. Go and get it. We'll head inside and look around."

That was what Tom was counting on. He quickly responded, "Alright, then. I'm going to go back outside and take it now."

Then, he saw Floyd and Jim out of the corner of his eyes. A hint of menacing light traced his eyes before he adopted a troubled expression and looked at her.

I'll need a couple more men to help me with it. Would it be okay if I

something was wrong. However, the feeling was so fleeting

intense feeling rose in her chest, making her frown. Then, she stared

could always ask

expression grew more

workers are working in the quarry now. They're in the deepest part of the tunnel. I can't call them here. Furthermore, I might be their boss, but am I

some sense. However, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was

asked, "What's your take on this? Should we let Jim

all, I don't have

elet

Tom. I don't

let him think about the best way to proceed with

lowered his gaze and stared

heart skipped a beat from the way Ivor stared at him. He was afraid that vor might be able to tell that something was wrong. Trying his very best to stay calm, he forced a smile and said,

a house not

bulky guys. D-Do you honestly think I

at him