I Love You, Miss Genius

Bonnie froze when she heard the voice. Then, a hint of panic flashed in her eyes as she thought, 'When did Ivor get here?! Did he hear my conversation with Andreas? What would he think if he heard the word princess?'

She wondered if Ivor would make the connection that she promised Andreas to marry him. Although the word princess did not prove anything, Ivor was perceptive.

Ivor strode toward her and asked, "Why are you blanking out? Earth to Bonnie."

Bonnie returned to her senses and tried maintaining her composure to make up a story. "Oh, it's nothing. I was just thinking about my research. That's why I didn't notice you calling out to me." Ivor nodded understandingly. "Oh, that's what it was."

He was stunned to see the prince standing beside her. Andreas met Ivor's gaze and waved at him joyfully. "Ivor, I was thinking about visiting you in the next few days, but here we are. What a coincidence."

Then, Andreas caught himself and glanced at Bonnie. He turned to Ivor and asked, "Are you here to see Bonnie?"

The couple exchanged glances and asked each other simultaneously, "How do you know His Highness, Bonnie?" "How do you know Prince Andreas, Ivor?"Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

The couple stared into each other's eyes, and Ivor took the lead, "I met His Highness when he and His Majesty visited Pyralis for a

business forum. I represented net

family in welcoming them. I even brought them to all the unique landmarks. That's how I became good friends with His Highness.

Ivor then looked at Andreas before gazing at Bonnie. "Hmm, how do you know each other, Bonnie? Also, you two look pretty close."

Bonnie was about to answer, but Andreas was faster, "Here's the thing, Ivor. Bonnie and I are "

Before he could finish, Bonnie glared

at him. Ivor saw it and frowned. Then he gazed between his fiancee and the prince repeatedly. Even Ivor could not tell what was

happening. He glanced at Angel.reet

and asked, "What were you saying, Your Highness? What's your relationship with Bonnie?"

Andreas scratched his head and instinctively looked at Bonnie. He stammered, "U-Um, perhaps Bonnie should explain it. I can't find the words right now."

'I have no idea why she stopped me. Still, I won't say a word if she doesn't want me to. I'll do anything she says.'

Bonnie sighed in relief.

'Thank goodness Andreas read my expression accurately, or I wouldn't know how to explain myself. Now that the ball is in my court, it's up to me to spin the story.'

Bonnie took a moment to collect her

thoughts before staring into Ivor's profound eyes. She kept a handle on her nerves and said, "I went

there!!

blueberry plucking in Zudale three years ago and, believe it or not,

befriended him.

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"He's here because he finally mastered Arvadorian and came looking for me. After all, it's normal for friends to hang out, right?"