Bonnie held Ivor's hand, slightly tightening her grip. "It's okay, it's all in the past now. Everything has passed."
"Mm," Ivor responded softly, his eyes cast downward, quietly leaning against Bonnie.
Taking in the faint fragrance from Bonnie, his wildly beating heart seemed to calm down in an instant.
Bonnie gently stroked Ivor's back, trying to ease the sorrow deep within him.
"Now, do you understand why I'm so lenient towards Yasmine?" Ivor suddenly asked, lifting his head.
"Of course I understand." Bonnie smiled. "Yasmine is a good girl, worthy of your leniency. Her smile has always been bright, and I hope she can always be carefree."
"Bonnie..." Ivor looked at her, his eyes seeming to hold a thousand words.
Bonnie felt a bit uncomfortable under his gaze and raised her hand to cover his eyes.
"Don't look at me like that. It feels weird."
Ivor chuckled and was about to tease Bonnie again, but considering he had already teased her enough today, he didn't want to risk making her genuinely upset.
"Alright, since you don't want me to look, I won't."
Surprised by his sincere response, Bonnie glanced at him.
It's good that he's not too talkative; she could use a break.
Bonnie glanced at the chip placed nearby, then picked it up and handed it back to Ivor. "Here, it's for you."
Ivor was utterly taken aback that Bonnie would give him the chip. He stood frozen in place for a good fifteen seconds before he managed to regain his voice.
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