I Love You, Miss Genius

"That's not something you need to worry about," Bonnie said.

"I've developed a high-efficiency washer-dryer that takes less than 10 minutes to wash and dry clothes. Your clothes will be dry by the time you're done with your shower, so you don't have to worry about that."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Ivor's eyes. He had hoped to use this as an opportunity to get closer to Bonnie, but it seemed his plan was thwarted.

Bonnie noticed his subtle expressions but chose not to call him out. Instead, she said, "Hurry up and take off your clothes. I'll wash them for you."

Ivor raised an eyebrow and gave a suggestive smile. "Do you want me to take them off right in front of you, or "

Before he could finish, Bonnie pushed him into the bathroom and closed the door behind him. "If you don't want to catch a cold, hurry up and shower. No more talking."

softly and responded

freshly dried clothes on the bathroom door and called out, "I've made some supper and tea.

Ivor went to the dining room and saw baked chicken

toward the table. As he walked, he said, "My

worth the trip."

suspicion. "By the way, I almost forgot to ask. Why did you come here so late? Is there something important you need to tell me?" Ivor's grip on his fork tightened slightly.

response only made Bonnie more puzzled. "Then what is

see you," Ivor said, his eyes filling with tenderness as

her lip, a complex