Chapter 25
\nThree Years Later, He Came Back Begging novel Chapter 25<\/p>\n
Her team lead replied with a thumbs-up sticker, telling her to take it easy this weekend. No need to work overtime.<\/p>\n
Bonnie finally let herself relax. She\u2019d been feeling drained lately, and some time off was exactly what she needed.<\/p>\n
After work, she grabbed a bite to eat on her way home. When she reached the entrance to her apartment complex, her eyes drifted over to the dumpster out of habit.<\/p>\n
The night before, she\u2019d gone all the way back home, then doubled back outside, hoping for a second look at the box she\u2019d thrown out. But it was already gone.<\/p>\n
The older folks who sorted through the garbage always worked fast.<\/p>\n
They never left you a chance to change your mind.<\/p>\n
Maybe that was for the best, Bonnie thought.<\/p>\n
Once something\u2019s tossed, it\u2019s gone for good.<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
Felton had picked out a mall that wasn\u2019t exactly close to the pool, so Bonnie headed out a bit earlier than usual. When she walked into the coffee shop, there were still three minutes until their meeting time.<\/p>\n
She spotted Felton right away by the window, his skin a bit tan, a casual athletic vibe to the way he sat.<\/p>\n
Helen must have sent him her photo, because as soon as Bonnie stepped inside, Felton stood up with a friendly smile.<\/p>\n
Bonnie smiled back and took the seat across from him.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou look even better in person than in your pictures,\u201d Felton said, rubbing the back of his head, a little shy. \u201cI didn\u2019t know what you liked, so I didn\u2019t order anything yet. Not even for myself.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bonnie\u2019s lips curled in a gentle smile. \u201cAnything\u2019s fine. I\u2019ll go place the order. I promised you this one\u2019s on me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Felton grinned, flashing all his teeth. \u201cDon\u2019t even think about it. If Ned and Helen heard you paid, they\u2019d have my head.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bonnie let it go and ordered a latte. Felton grabbed his phone and went up to the counter. There was a young guy in a crisp suit ahead of him, busy talking on the phone.<\/p>\n
Felton glanced at the cakes in the display and turned to call out, \u201cBonnie, did you have dinner after your swim? Want to split a piece of cake?\u201d<\/p>\n
Abbot didn\u2019t dare push for more. He left, shutting the door behind him. Not long after, Lawrence walked out of the office with his car keys, clearly on his way out.<\/p>\n
There was another meeting scheduled later that afternoon. Abbot was caught off guard\u2014he thought about following to ask, but the elevator doors had already closed on Lawrence.<\/p>\n
At that moment, his phone lit up on the desk. Abbot glanced down, torn for a second.<\/p>\n
But he picked up anyway.<\/p>\n
\u201cHannah.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hannah\u2019s voice was soft, almost flowing. \u201cAbbot, is Lawrence at the office? I can\u2019t get through to him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Abbot hesitated for just a moment, but then Hannah spoke again. \u201cGiven how close Lawrence and I are, am I not allowed to even check if he\u2019s still at work?\u201d<\/p>\n
Abbot couldn\u2019t lie. \u201cLawrence was just\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t even get to finish the sentence before Hannah jumped in, \u201cIt\u2019s fine. I just saw Lawrence coming down now.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-693","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}