I Love You, Miss Genius

Ivor did not deny it. "Yes, don't you think their behavior was strange? Like they were hiding something?"

After seeing the professors, he had a nagging feeling that Bonnie hadn't been in the research institute while he was away. But where could she have gone if she wasn't at the institute?

"I noticed it too, but I can't figure out their motive," Floyd replied, frowning and confused.

Ivor remained silent for a moment before saying, "Let's go back."

Floyd was taken aback, not fully understanding Ivor's intent. "Just go back? We're not going to wait here?"

"Wait?" Ivor glanced at him coolly. "Wait for what?"Content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.

Floyd was momentarily speechless.

Indeed, what were they waiting for? Though they sensed something odd about the professors, they had no concrete evidence that they were covering for Bonnie. And even if they waited, they wouldn't necessarily get a definitive answer. It would be better to head back.

Noticing Floyd was still in a daze, Ivor's tone hardened. "Drive. Let's go."

Floyd snapped back to reality and quickly replied, "Yes, Mr. Ivor, I'm driving now."

Upon returning, Ivor continued supervising the preparations.

Meanwhile, Bonnie was in a deep sleep when the piercing ring of her phone startled her awake. The relentless ringing made it impossible for her to go back to sleep. She groped for her phone, answered the call groggily, and asked, "Hello, who is this?" 

"Ms. Bonita, it's me, Toby!" Relieved that she finally answered, Toby quickly recounted how Ivor had come to the lab looking for her.

"Ivor went to the lab to find me?" Bonnie sat up abruptly, glancing at the time and feeling shocked. "I slept from yesterday afternoon until today? And I missed so many calls!"

She never used to sleep so deeply; it must have been due to her exhaustion over the past few days.

Toby didn't know how to respond upon hearing this. "Ms. Bonita, I've told you everything I needed to. Handle it as you see fit. I'm not sure how else I can help with your situation with Mr. Ivor." 

"It's fine. Thank you for informing me." Bonnie thought, grateful she had briefed Toby before sleeping; otherwise, her situation could have been much more awkward.

Bonnie then freshened up, put on some light makeup, and changed into a dress. She then drove to the Knight Residence alone. She knew today's events would surely make Ivor suspicious, but she was confident she could smooth things over with a bit of sweet talk. 

As she thought about seeing the man she hadn't seen in days, she smiled helplessly. She stepped on the gas, speeding towards her destination.

Ivor was busy instructing the servants on the preparations when Alfred rushed in at the Knight Residence.

"Mr. Ivor, Mrs. Bonnie is here. She's at the gate, but we haven't finished the preparations. What should we do?"