A pin-drop silence hung over the trio. Gunnar and Sydney froze at the sudden revelation.
‘Mom and Dad’s reactions are reasonable. After all, I froze like them when I learned Bonnie was Bonita. I was in disbelief, too. That said, after getting over my initial shock, I had nothing but profound respect and admiration for her.’
Flynn believed his parents would start treating Bonnie differently after what he told them. Suddenly, Sydney palmed his forehead and asked worriedly, “Why are you spouting nonsense? Do you have a fever?” ‘God damn it. I broke my promise to Bonnie and told my parents the truth, yet they still don’t believe me.’
Flynn felt helpless as he moved away from his mother’s hand. “I don’t have a fever. I told you the truth. Bonnie is Ms. Bonita.”
“Jeez, your mind is nothing but mush now.” Sydney shook her head in distress. She turned to Gunnar and said, “Our son’s condition has worsened. Should we get a psychiatrist to look into it? Otherwise, our only son will be ruined.”
Gunnar sighed. “I can tell his condition is worsening by the day because of Bonnie. We have no time to lose. Let’s get him checked now, or he might become worse than he already is.”
The older couple discussed their son’s nonexistent mental illness as he stood there. Flynn grew so upset that he almost jumped. Instead, he said agitatedly, “Mom! Dad! I wasn’t lying! I-If you don’t believe me, you can ask Grandpa about it. You’ll learn the truth if you talk to him!”
He was so worked up that he told his parents everything. Still, they merely leaned close to each other and whispered among themselves, ignoring their son.
Flynn was furious as he strode across the gazebo toward the living room.
“Since that didn’t work, I’ll go in there and tell Bonnie about your plot! I’ll tell her to keep her guard up around you guys. The last thing I want is for you two to ruin her life.”
Sydney heard her son’s words and turned to Gunnar. The couple exchanged worried looks before catching up to Flynn and standing in his way. Sydney grabbed her son’s arm and said, “Your dad and I decided this long ago, Flynn. You can’t mess up our plans!”
She turned to the bodyguards standing far away and exclaimed, “Hey, I need help! Take my son away!”
The two bodyguards heard her and marched over. They held Flynn’s shoulders, and he struggled fiercely. He was so agitated that his face reddened. “Let me go, damn it!”
Sydney rubbed her brows in frustration and waved at the bodyguards. “Take him back to the car. We’re going to see a psychiatrist now.”
“No! I won’t go! I’m not crazy, so why should I go?!” Flynn’s fury grew, but the bodyguards had subjugated him. His struggles were futile.
Flynn added, “Do you even consider me your son?! How can you not believe me? You even told the bodyguards to catch me! Order them to let me go, now!”
‘I didn’t want to do this, my dear boy, but your mind is screwed. That must be why you’re taking Bonnie’s side. I can’t let you ruin our plan. I wouldn’t do this if there were another way.’
“We’re going because of your condition, Flynn. There’s something wrong with your head, and we can’t afford to wait to fix it. All you need to know is that we’re your parents. We have your best interest at heart. Be a dear and cooperate with us, okay?”
Flynn was on the verge of a meltdown as he said, “H-How many times must I repeat myself, Mom?! I’m not crazy!”
Standing silently on the sidelines, Gunnar seized the opportunity to reach into his son’s pocket and snatch his phone away.
