Chapter 218
\nThree Years Later, He Came Back Begging novel Chapter 218<\/p>\n
It had been three years since Bonnie last spent her birthday at home. This time, she not only made it back, she brought Aiken along. To celebrate, Shirley went all out in the kitchen. As soon as they stepped inside, the rich, mouthwatering smell of braised meat welcomed them.<\/p>\n
Aiken, normally so composed, was suddenly a little tense, nerves making him extra polite as he greeted everyone and handed over his gifts.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou didn\u2019t have to bring anything, you know,\u201d Shirley told him, but her eyes were full of approval. She\u2019d heard how much Aiken had helped when Bonnie was in trouble. \u201cCome in and sit, Aiken. Make yourself comfortable. No need to stand on ceremony.\u201d<\/p>\n
While Shirley fussed in the kitchen, Bachelor had already set out teacups in the living room. He looked Aiken over with a kind smile. \u201cThis isn’t keeping you from work, right? Did you come straight from the office?\u201d<\/p>\n
Aiken accepted the slippers Bonnie handed him and slipped them on, answering with a respectful nod. \u201cI was at the station this morning, just clearing up a case. I\u2019m actually off today, so it’s no trouble at all.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bonnie hung up their coats and nudged Aiken toward the living room. \u201cGo have some tea with Bachelor, I\u2019ll help in the kitchen.\u201d Once she slid the kitchen door shut, the chatter and talk about work faded away. The glass door started to fog up, keeping the rest of the house out of sight.<\/p>\n
Shirley glanced over. \u201cIs everything online sorted out now?\u201d<\/p>\n
Bonnie nodded and quickly explained. Shirley only caught the gist of it, but as long as no one was harassing Bonnie online or showing up in real life, she could finally relax.<\/p>\n
Everything else, they would handle when the time came.<\/p>\n
\u201cOdette\u2019s adopted girl, her name\u2019s Hannah, right?\u201d Shirley asked, chopping vegetables with practiced hands. She\u2019d worked with Odette before, so she knew a little about the Lane family. \u201cIf I remember right, her real father struggled with his mental health. He died by suicide when Hannah was only eight or nine.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shirley just shook her head a little, understanding her stubborn daughter all too well. She peeked out through the fogged glass door at the living room, then lowered her voice. \u201cSo, you and Aiken\u2026 you two official yet?\u201d<\/p>\n
Bonnie shook her head, saying honestly, \u201cNot yet.\u201d That didn\u2019t surprise Shirley. \u201cAiken seems like a good kid. Since he\u2019s here for dinner, let\u2019s ask him a little about his family. When people date, both sides of the family matter. I don\u2019t want you ending up with another round of family drama.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHis family\u2026\u201d Bonnie paused for a second. \u201cI just know his dad was a police officer, his mom\u2019s a teacher, and he\u2019s got an older sister who\u2019s already married and working in business, I think.\u201d<\/p>\n
Aiken had told her his car was a graduation gift from his sister the year he started working.<\/p>\n
\u201cAiken’s about your age, isn\u2019t he?\u201d Shirley frowned as she thought it over. \u201cIf there\u2019s an older sister, I just hope his family isn\u2019t the sort to care so much about having a son.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-886","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/886","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=886"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}