I Love You, Miss Genius

"Not at all." Bonnie's smile remained, confusing Andreas further.

After feeling his cheeks, he stopped and asked, "Well, what is it then? Why do you look so excited?"

Bonnie's smile widened. "That's because I think you've bounced back to how you were when we first met. You're cheerful and energetic again. I'm genuinely happy for you."

The prince was a little stunned. He thought, 'She's right. I feel lighter now that I've accepted what happened between the three of us. I feel livelier. Still, I didn't think she'd notice it so quickly.

'I guess it's better this way. Since I've removed such complicated thoughts from my life, she can continue to consider me a close friend.'

With that in mind, Andreas raised his chin and smiled. "What are you talking about? I've always been cheerful, confident, and energetic."

Bonnie helplessly shook her head. "I gave you an inch, and you're taking a mile. How shameless of you, Your Highness."

didn't you? I was just

right, that's enough of that. Let's go and check out the ranch," Bonnie said as she headed toward the

conversation. Instead of butting in, he only

kept thinking he was only pretending to be disinterested. After all, he

can tell

sure that he

give Andreas more time to move on from her

remarked, "Are you sure you want a thoroughbred? You're new to horseback riding. That's one of the wildest breeds among the horses. Taming them takes much time and effort. Why don't you try a different breed first,

me."

She said confidently, "If I say I want a thoroughbred, I know I'm capable enough to tame it. I wouldn't say something

head sideways, she lifted her chin, her