Bonnie was using psychological tactics.
“Who’s afraid? I-“
“Since you’re not afraid, then open the door.”
Bonnie’s words almost choked Elsa.
“Alright, alright. Elsa, stop messing around. Whether this lady knows Jim or not, her intentions are good. She came all this way to wish Jim’s grandparents a happy birthday.” Kramer opened the car door for Bonnie and let her in.
“Hmph!” Elsa turned her head away in anger. “If Jim gets angry later, let’s see how you handle it.”
“Jim and I have grown up together. We’re like brothers. How could he possibly get angry?”
“Fine! You’re siding with her! You value a girl over your sister!”
Jim’s house was in the center of the county town. The town was small, and Bonnie quickly arrived at the hotel where the birthday banquet was held.
Elsa couldn’t wait to rush into the hotel as soon as she exited the car. Upon seeing Jim, she immediately turned into a fangirl.
“Jim, I’m here!”
“Oh, Elsa, come inside. Where’s your brother?” Jim asked.
“He’s parking outside.” Elsa’s face showed apparent displeasure when she mentioned her brother.
“What’s wrong with you? Did you fight with your brother?”
“He’s not my brother! He was seduced by a witch halfway through his journey. He listened to everything that witch said and even helped her argue with me.”
“Witch?”
“Yes! She even claimed to know you. I think she’s lying. She just wants to use my brother to get to know you and seduce you.”
As Elsa spoke, she saw Bonnie walking in from the doorway with her brother.
“That’s her, that witch!”
Jim was curious and looked toward the entrance. Upon seeing Bonnie, his body shook suddenly. Then he swiftly passed by Elsa with an almost frantic speed.
Elsa watched in astonishment as Jim hurried past her, feeling a sense of panic rising within her.
‘Is this witch really that powerful? Just by standing at the door, she managed to lure my Jim away?’
Elsa wished she had stopped her brother from letting Bonnie into the car.
Kramer was slow to react as he watched Jim rush over. ‘Isn’t Jim too enthusiastic today? Didn’t we just meet at the hospital a few days ago?’ Before he could figure it out, Jim was already in front of him.
“Jim”
Jim’s urgent voice cut him off. “Why are you here?”
Bonnie smiled. “It’s your grandparents’ birthday. Wouldn’t it be rude of me not to come?”
Jim was deeply moved. “But it’s dangerous for you to come like this!”
“It’s okay. I’ve been safe all the way.”
Suddenly, Jim remembered something and looked behind her abruptly.
“Where’s Keenan? Where is he? Don’t tell me you came alone!”
