Chapter 203
\nThree Years Later, He Came Back Begging novel Chapter 203<\/p>\n
Bonnie\u2019s eyes curved as she brought the bottle to her lips and took a sip. The creamy sweetness lingered on her tongue.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s really good. I think I\u2019ll pick some up when I go home,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Aiken grinned. \u201cIf you like it, just drop by here and I\u2019ll get you more. Oh, and my supervisor mentioned you last time. She wants to invite you to the station for our New Year\u2019s party.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bonnie couldn\u2019t quite meet Aiken\u2019s gaze, the warmth in his eyes making her self-conscious. She lowered her head and replied softly, \u201cOkay.\u201d<\/p>\n
Aiken reached out and ruffled her hair. \u201cCome on, I\u2019ll walk you out. Things have been crazy busy at the station lately. Once things settle down, let\u2019s go out for dinner. You need more than just studying in your life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bonnie nodded, and the two of them walked side by side toward the exit. Just as they reached the doorway, someone hurried inside. Their gazes met for an instant, both caught off guard.<\/p>\n
Abbot had been about to greet her politely, but before he could say anything, Bonnie looked away, falling in step with Aiken as they walked out, talking quietly.<\/p>\n
It was like she didn\u2019t know him at all.<\/p>\n
Abbot let out a silent sigh. That sigh turned into something bitter the moment he spotted Lawrence, standing with his arms at his sides near the reception room, head down and shoulders slumped.<\/p>\n
Abbot walked over, keeping his voice low. \u201cLawrence, all the paperwork\u2019s done. Should we go see Nana now?\u201d<\/p>\n
Lawrence nodded slightly and started towards the door with Abbot, still not looking up. Abbot noticed the tired shadows beneath Lawrence\u2019s eyes and couldn\u2019t help but say, \u201cLawrence, you really need to rest. If you\u2019re having trouble sleeping, I can take you to the hospital for something to help.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, that\u2019s not necessary,\u201d Lawrence replied, voice rough. \u201cJust keep an eye on the posts online. Anything that needs to be deleted, delete it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Abbot understood right away. They couldn\u2019t let any slander about Bonnie or twisted rumors spread.<\/p>\n
\u201cHannah\u2019s account\u2026 you wiped it?\u201d<\/p>\n
The question hit Abbot with a complicated mix of feelings. When Lawrence called him to The Hamilton, the whole living room had been a disaster zone.<\/p>\n
Then it might finally be quiet.<\/p>\n
A stab of pain shot through Lawrence\u2019s chest, making him hunch over and press a hand to his heart. He stood against the wall, struggling to catch his breath.<\/p>\n
He realized now how foolish he\u2019d been these past three years, living in his own head, missing everything that mattered.<\/p>\n
He never noticed that Bonnie\u2019s world had fallen apart after their breakup. He didn\u2019t realize that, behind his back, Hannah had kept hurting Bonnie, piece by piece, in a life that was already shattered.<\/p>\n
Why hadn\u2019t he paid more attention online? Maybe if he\u2019d seen what Hannah had posted sooner, it wouldn\u2019t have come to this.<\/p>\n
Lawrence\u2019s face twisted in pain and he sucked in a shaky breath. Abbot caught his arm to steady him and said anxiously, \u201cMaybe we should come back another time, Lawrence. Let\u2019s get you to a hospital. You haven\u2019t even had your injuries treated yet.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAbbot,\u201d Lawrence managed, his voice barely above a whisper, \u201ctell me the truth\u2026 am I really that awful?\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-871","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/871","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=871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}