I Love You, Miss Genius ( Bonnie Shepard ) novel Chapter 826

"Honey..."

Ivor stared deeply at Bonnie, desiring to incorporate her into his very being. Bonnie's heart fluttered under his gaze, her cheeks reddening slightly as she averted her eyes.

Bonnie's heartstrings were tugged as she noticed that although Ivor was holding an umbrella, the heavy rain had soaked his shoulders and hair, making him look like a drenched puppy.

Her voice softened considerably. "Come inside. Don't stand in the rain."

"Okay." Ivor's response was filled with evident joy and excitement, showing how much it meant to him to be invited into her home late at night.

Bonnie smiled at his expression, though she didn't say anything. She handed him a dry towel. "Dry off quickly so you don't catch a cold."

"This wouldn't have happened if you'd given me a key when I asked. If you'd agreed, I wouldn't have had to ring the doorbell and wait for you to come down."

After considering his words, Bonnie took a key from a drawer. Ivor's excitement was palpable. "Does this mean I can move in and live with you?"

Bonnie was speechless. "You're thinking too far ahead! I'm only giving you the key because you never play by the rules. It's just for emergencies. I won't live with you before marriage, so forget about moving in."

Seeing her stubborn attitude, Ivor asked in the puzzle, "Why not?"

Bonnie smiled at him. "Haven't you heard the saying, 'distance makes the heart grow fonder?’"

Bonnie shook her head at his beaming smile and went to the bathroom to start the hot water. When it was ready, she called out, "The water's ready. Come in."

"Coming." Ivor started unbuttoning his shirt as he walked in but suddenly stopped. "I don't have any clothes to change into. What should I wear after my shower?"

Pausing dramatically, he continued, "Unless you don't mind me going without. I could wait until my clothes dry tomorrow."

Bonnie saw through his playful attempt to tempt her and chuckled.

Unfazed, she dashed his hopes with a dose of cold reality. "I'll find you something to wear."