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.

is a little heavy. I'm afraid I can't lift it by myself. I'll need a couple more men to help me with it. Would it be okay if I loaned both of

the feeling was

in her chest, making her frown. Then, she stared at Tom with judging

always ask them to move

expression grew more

in the deepest part of the tunnel. I can't call them here. Furthermore, I might be their boss, but am I supposed to

she couldn't shake the feeling that

turned around, looked at Ivor, and asked, "What's your take on this? Should we let Jim and Floyd help him

I don't have

elet

Tom. I

appropriate to let him

lowered his gaze

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

a house not far from

they're both rough, bulky guys. D-Do you honestly

stared at