“What else will she do after marrying into our family? I won’t just take in a freeloader.”
“Mom, I love her and refuse to marry anyone else!” Tanum roared.
…
Meanwhile, Ivor stared at his documents in his office, unable to stop thinking about Bonnie.
Ged said, “You’ve been staring at that document for over an hour. I know what you’re thinking, but please take my advice. You must be patient if you want things to go smoothly between you and Bonnie.”
Ivor put down the document and said, “I haven’t texted or called her for several days, but it feels like centuries.”
At that moment, a panicked Floyd knocked on the door and entered. “I just got a call from Mr. Flynn. He told me Ms. Bonnie has just—”
Before he could finish, Ged said, “Hush! Don’t say anything about Bonnie. Ivor can’t afford to listen to anything about her now.”
“B-But—”
“Nope! You’ll ruin my plans if you continue. Then, you’ll ruin Ivor’s one shot at a lifetime of happiness.” Ged shoved Floyd out of the office.
“Um—”
“I said quiet!”
“Wait a minute—”
“Get out!”
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