"Honey..." Ivor stared deeply at Bonnie, desiring to incorporate her into his very being. Bonnie's heart fluttered under his gaze, her cheeks reddening slightly as she averted her eyes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBonnie's heartstrings were tugged as she noticed that although Ivor was holding an umbrella, the heavy rain had soaked his shoulders and hair, making him look like a drenched puppy. Her voice softened considerably. "Cinside. Don't stand in the rain." "Okay." Ivor's response was filled with evident joy and excitement, showing how much it meant to him to be invited into her hlate at night.
Bonnie smiled at his expression, though she didn't say anything. She handed him a dry towel. "Dry off quickly so you don't catch a cold." "This wouldn't have happened if you'd givena key when I asked. If you'd agreed, I wouldn't have had to ring the doorbell and wait for you to cdown." After considering his words, Bonnie took a key from a drawer. Ivor's excitement was palpable. "Does this mean I can move in and live with you?" Bonnie was speechless. "You're thinking too far ahead! I'm only giving you the key because you never play by the rules. It's just for emergencies. I won't live with you before marriage, so forget about moving in." Seeing her stubborn attitude, Ivor asked in the puzzle, "Why not?" Bonnie smiled at him. "Haven't you heard the saying, 'distance makes the heart grow fonder?"" "But our relationship is already strong. Distance doesn't apply to us." Ivor took her hand.
"Honey, letlive with you. Or you could move in with me. I could take care of you when you're busy." "No!" Bonnie refused immediately. "No cohabitation before marriage. That's my bottom line. Don't ask again; I won't agree." Though slightly disappointed, Ivor knew Bonnie was principled and wouldn't change her mind easily, so he didn't press further. "Alright, whatever makes you happy." "Go take a hot shower. Don't catch a cold." Bonnie instructed.
"Okay." Ivor's heart warmed at her concern.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBonnie shook her head at his beaming smile and went to the bathroom to start the hot waterWhen it was ready, she called out, "The water's ready. Cin." "Coming."yor started unbuttoningt his shirt as he walked in but
suddenly stopped. "I don't have any clothes to change into. What should I wear after my shower?"
Pausing tically, he continued, "Unless you don't mindgoingn without could wait until my clothes dry tomorrow." Bonnie saw through his playful attempt to tempt her and chuckled.
Unfazed, she dashed his hopes with a dose of cold reality. "I find you e something to wear.