I Love You, Miss Genius

For Andreas, giving up his title as prince and never returning to the palace was the harshest punishment he could think of. He hoped it was enough to convince Bonnie to return with him to Zudale. Still, she was not interested in anything he said. After all, Ivor stared at her before turning to leave. Bonnie saw the disappointment and pain in his eyes, too. Ivor looked heartbroken, and she could feel his desolation.

Shock and panic flashed in Bonnie's eyes as she raced toward him. "Ivor, wait! Hold on!"

That was the first time Ivor had ignored her cries. He did not even turn to look at her. Instead, he marched to the gate and drove off.

Bonnie quickly entered her car and chased after him. The two cars sped off, leaving Andreas in the rose garden, holding the bouquet of roses as the wind blew.

He looked bewildered and helpless as he muttered, "Wh-what just happened? Why didn't Bonnie respond to my proposal and take off after Ivor?"

Simultaneously, he had a hunch about Ivor and Bonnie's relationship. That said, he refused to believe it and chose to ignore it. Instead, he shielded himself from it.

when she heard his mutterings. She slowly approached the prince and patted his shoulder, saying, "Don't let it bother you, Your Highness. It'll be over soon." Andreas's grip

Your Highness?

hard for him to digest such a revelation. "D-Did they get

"Yeah, they have been."

destroy him. However, he had to know,

and hurt Andreas now instead of lying

wouldn't hurt this much," Andreas said as he

decorations. He had put

Bonnie, and they were c supposed to have

didn't tell you, Your Highness. Bonnie considers you a good friend, and you traveled so far to get here. She knew you'd be heartbroken if she outright rejected

out this way, Your Highness,"