I Love You, Miss Genius ( Bonnie Shepard ) novel Chapter 1123

“Just drop it, Ivor. I’ll send you pictures once I tidy up,” Bonnie tried negotiating. Usually, she would not be so submissive, but now she felt guilty. She could only lower her stance to dispel her husband’s suspicions.

“Bonnie, are you hiding something from me?” Ivor squinted. The more he looked at his wife, the more he felt something was amiss.

Bonnie was typically straightforward and never fussed over small things. However, she had to beat around the bush because Ivor insisted on seeing her room.

“I’m just at the research facility. What can I be hiding from you? Stop overthinking it, Ivor.” Although she tried to appear calm, her heart was in turmoil for fear her husband might notice something.

Her biggest worry was that Ivor would return to Pyralis out of suspicion.

‘Ivor’s in the neighboring city, and I’m in Yale. He’s much closer to Pyralis than me. He’ll know I’m lying if he surprises me by returning to Pyralis and I’m not there.’

Ivor no longer wanted to beat around the bush. Instead, he spoke directly, “I’m not overthinking, honey. Your behavior is making me suspicious. Are you at the lab, or are you lying to me?”

Bonnie retorted, “Where else can I be besides the lab? I told you my room is too messy to show you. Why do you insist on seeing it? I’ll clean up and send you pictures.”

Ivor was at a loss for words.

‘She has a point. Whenever I’m home, she’s either at home, the lab, or at the university. Bonnie doesn’t go anywhere else unless she has to. I also don’t see why she would hide anything from me.’

With that in mind, Ivor gradually believed his wife. “I’m sorry, honey. I didn’t mean to question you. I was worried about the lab not caring for you when I’m away.”

Bonnie sighed in relief when she noticed his suspicions fading. She relaxed, saying, “I’m a grown woman. I can take care of myself, Ivor. I don’t need others to do that for me. Although I’m forgetful when busy, I still get things done.”

“It’s not the same as having me there,” Ivor softened his tone, “I’ll only feel at ease when I can see you safe and sound. Otherwise, I’ll always worry about you.”

Bonnie noticed his downcast expression and comforted him, “I’ll be okay. You don’t need to worry about me. Instead, you need to take care of yourself while you’re away. I’ll be waiting for you at home. We’ll see each other again before you know it.”

Ivor sighed helplessly. After all, his wife was so near yet so far. “I wish I could grow wings and fly to you, but unfortunately—”

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door, and Yasmine’s voice followed, “Boss, are you in there? I have something to tell you. Hurry up and open the door!”