Later, her close friend Cynthia sent word from Australia—she was alive and well. Upon hearing the news, Bonnie's spirit lifted noticeably. She started talking to him again, even occasionally throwing small tantrums, arguing, or playfully bickering with him.
One time, he overheard her chatting with Cynthia on the phone. Her casual tone and relaxed expression made him realize—she had always been an easygoing, straightforward girl at heart.
As the years passed, their relationship remained peaceful. Life became so calm that he almost believed they were just an ordinary married couple. On his birthday, she even gifted him a pair of leather shoes. Though they were a size too big, he was so overjoyed he nearly lost his mind.
For a while, he truly believed she had fallen for him. But somehow, they had ended up like this. Was he too proud, or was she just too stubborn?
Forget it. He didn't want to think about it anymore. He was exhausted.
