Chapter 408

Flynn anxiously checked the time, thinking, ‘What’s taking him so long? Bonnie might marry that guy if Ivor doesn’t show up. She’s the nation’s leading researcher, for crying out loud! I won’t accept anyone less to be Ivor’s future wife.’ … Meanwhile, Bonnie could not stand talking to Aya and Tanum. Interestingly, the mother-son duo thought she was negotiating a more favorable term for her future. “Fine, you’re all grown up now, Tanum. I can’t control every aspect of your life.” Aya glared at her son and then faced Bonnie, saying, “Do you see how he stood up for you? You’re not married yet, and he’s already doting on you. “We can forget about the gardening work. You’ll only have to cook all our meals and manage the vegetable patch when you have time. Are you satisfied with that? Of course, you are. Now, let’s discuss the wedding date and ceremony. “I’ve studied and selected a date before we met. We can do it in the first week of next month. It’s supposed to be an auspicious day.” “Does it have to be so soon?” Lauren was stunned. “They barely know each other. We should give them time to get to know each other.” “What’s there to know? They can do that after they’re married,” Aya said firmly. Lauren frowned and argued, “Although you say that, Bonnie is still a college student. She’s doing very well and is this year’s best scholar.” “What’s the point of getting good grades? She can graduate from college and will still work for someone. How much can she earn? She should quit college and marry my son as soon as possible. We’ll provide your niece with food and housing.” “Wait a minute…” Laura said. The more Aya talked, the more Lauren felt something was amiss. Bonnie chuckled and said, “They’re such lovely people, Aunt Lauren. Don’t you have a daughter? Perhaps you should introduce her to Tanum. I don’t want to involve myself with them. After all, I have a boyfriend—I mean, fiance.” She said fiance because it was more convincing than a boyfriend. Aya raised her voice and pried, “Wait, why do you have a fiance? What is the meaning of this, Lauren?!” “She’s making it up. Her mom told me about it. Young people just love using such tactics to turn down blind dates.” When Lauren said that, Aya and Tanum seemed relieved. Bonnie stood up and exclaimed, “Why don’t you believe I’m engaged?!” Laurent pulled Bonnie down and said, “Stop it. You don’t have a fiance. Sit down so we can talk this out.” “But I do have a fiance!” Bonnie retorted. “Fine, I’ll play along. Where is your fiance, then? I want to see him now!” A moment later, a charming voice sounded, “I’m sorry I’m late, Bonnie.” Thump, thump! Bonnie’s heart raced. The voice and scent were familiar, causing something to arise within her. However, she could not explain what it was. As she slowly turned toward the voice, his handsome face appeared. ‘It’s been a while,’ Bonnie thought. Suddenly, an off-putting voice ruined the moment, “I-Is he your fiance, Bonnie?” Before she could answer, Ivor held her waist and said, “That’s right. We’re engaged.” Bonnie’s eye twitched as she thought, ‘I guess he technically isn’t lying. He’s pretty good with words.’ “You’re staging this whole thing! How could you do such a thing, Bonnie? How much did you pay him to come here?! Tell me the truth!”