Chapter 273
“Why are you coming through the window again?”
“Old habits die hard,” Jim said as he closed the window.
Bonnie’s lips twitched in exasperation, thinking, ‘Who would develop such a habit?”
Jim asked, “Are you moving out tomorrow?”
“What’s wrong? Are you reluctant to see me leave?”
“That’s not it. I just think you should live here. The family’s security systems are top-
notch.”
Bonnie could not help but laugh and joke, “Are you trying to make your life easier by convincing me to stay so that these bodyguards can do your job?”
Jim cleared his throat in embarrassment, which meant he admitted it.
“Tomorrow will be my last night here. I’ll start moving out the next day once my classes end,” Bonnie reminded him, “Make sure not to leave on the same day I do. Ivor’s exceptionally perceptive and already doubts my relationship with you. Leaving on the same day will resemble confessing everything to him.”
“Don’t worry. I’ve considered that, too. Let me put your mind at ease by saying I don’t intend to do that.”
unerfect then.”
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.
Knock, knock, knock.
Ivor stood outside and asked, “Are you in there?”
“Shit! You need to leave!” Bonnie hastily shoved Jim away.
Jim reacted swiftly and bolted to the window. He opened it in a flash but closed it again immediately after.
“What’s wrong?” Bonnie asked worriedly.
“Alfred’s down there.”
“Um…” Bonnie’s brows furrowed.
Ivor’s voice sounded at the door again, “I’ll come in if you don’t answer me.”
Immediately after, he opened the door. To Bonnie’s surprise, Jim had already slid under the bed. She sighed in relief and thought, “Thank goodness he moves fast.‘
“What’s wrong? Why are you sweating? You don’t look so good, either.” Ivor approached and wiped the sweat off Bonnie’s forehead. His eyes shifted a little before they settled
calmly.
“It’s nothing. I was just working out a second ago.”
“Oh, that’s what it is. Why didn’t you ask if I wanted to work out with you? That would’ve made things far more interesting.” Ivor smirked at her.
“Oh. So, that’s what it is. Why didn’t you ask me to work out with you? That would’ve made things far more interesting.” He stared at her and gave her a whimsical look.
Bonnie looked back at him peculiarly, prompting Ivor to ask, “What’s with that look?”
Bonnie asked, “Are you sure you meant actual workout?”
Ivor smiled and said, “Hey, get your mind out of the gutter.”
Bonnie’s lips twitched as she thought, ‘I think we both know who’s the pervert here.
“With that said,” Ivor added, “I like what you’re thinking, Bonnie.”
He rendered her utterly speechless as he grabbed her shoulders. He lowered his head and stared into her eyes, saying, “How about we do the workout you were thinking about earlier? Are you up for a two–person exercise?”
Jim cursed inwardly, ‘What did I do to deserve this? I wouldn’t have leaped in through the window if I’d known this would happen. What’ll I do if they start that so–called two- person workout?‘
Bonnie pushed Ivor aside and said, exasperated, “Grow up, will you?”
Ivor responded matter–of–factly, “I’m a mature grown–up when you’re not around.”
“Are you trying to gaslight me?”
“No, not at all. It’s my fault for being unable to control myself around you.”
