Instead of pushing him away like she usually did, Bonnie welcomed his kiss. Both of them kissed intensely as if they were trying to absorb each other into their own beings.
They remained kissing for more than ten seconds before she pushed him away.
She regulated her breathing and said in a husky voice, “Go on. Don’t make Floyd wait for you too long.”
Staring at her red, swollen lips, Ivor gave her another passionate kiss before pushing her away.
Rubbing her cheeks longingly, he said, “I’m leaving for real now. I want you to miss me when I’m gone.”
She found that amusing. “Alright. What makes you think I won’t?”
“Well…” He couldn’t help but grumble, “The moment you get started on your research, you’ll forget about eating and sleeping. Sometimes, you’d even forget about drinking, let alone miss me.”
She promised him with a smile. “I guarantee that I’ll miss you this time. Alright?”
He nodded, satisfied. “That’s more like it.”
“Alright. That’s enough. Stop being lovey-dovey here. Hurry up and go. Floyd’s waiting for you outside.” She gave him a gentle shove.
“Remember, you have to miss me while I’m gone! Also, I don’t care how busy it gets in the research institute, you have to eat your meals in a timely manner!”
He was so concerned that she couldn’t take good care of herself that he couldn’t stop himself from nagging at her.
“Alright. I said I got it. You’re prattling on like a grandpa. I’m an adult, for crying out loud. Do you honestly think I can’t look after myself?” She might’ve sounded impatient, but there was a hint of joy in her tone.
Clearly, she was delighted by the way he was worried about her.
Patting her soft, flowing hair gently, the longing in his expression told her just how reluctant he was to leave. She also saw the deep love he had for her in his eyes.
In the end, she couldn’t bear to leave him like this. So, she rose and pecked his lips.
“Feeling better? You really have to leave now, Ivor.”
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