I Love You, Miss Genius (Bonnie Shepard and Ivor Knight) novel Chapter 1287

'Back then, Boyd wasn't as tall as I was, but he was already commanding an authoritative air. He tested my talents before taking me back to his organization. He put me through training and groomed me patiently.

'However, more and more people showed up beside him. He started forgetting about me and how hard I worked.

'Slowly but surely, he no longer saw me. Eventually, he was so occupied with other stuff in his life that he couldn't run his organization anymore. But things between him and me got so bad that he didn't even appoint me to run it on his behalf. Instead, he left Collin in charge of everything.

'Ever since that moment, he planted dark, wicked thoughts in the back of my mind. I was forced to live under Collin's thumb for a long time. In the end, I couldn't take it anymore. That's why I stole the chip and threw in my lot with Billy and his organization.

'I'm aware that I wouldn't have been able to know what I know without Boyd, but he forced my hand and made me into what I am today…'

Meanwhile, Bonnie realized that Falcon was dazed. She waved her hand in front of him.

"Earth to Falcon. What are you thinking, buddy?"

That snapped him out of his recollection. He flashed a smile at her and shook his head.

"It's nothing. I was merely thinking about something unpleasant."

"Anyway, you have yet to tell me where your childhood home is. After all, you said you hadn't even seen your mom once." Bonnie said and stared at him profoundly.

'I said what I said because I need to find out if there's a shred of conscience left in Falcon!'

Falcon met her gaze. To his surprise, it felt as if someone had pierced his heart. Then, a deep sense of guilt followed.

It was as if he had done something wrong to Bonnie. As a matter of fact, he did do wrong by her.

However, she was playing her role as Barrett now. So, she couldn't say it out loud.

Bonnie realized that Falcon was being silent again. She reached out and waved her hand in front of his eyes again.