I Stopped Waiting and Started Loving novel Chapter 247

"What do you think? Would that be alright?"

Bonnie pressed her lips into a tight line.

Vivian sounded incredibly polite, her tone flawless, but how could Bonnie miss the hidden meaning?

Bringing up yesterday's phone call was a deliberate reminder of their deal. Mentioning her hospitalized mother was nothing short of a silent threat.

A suffocating weight settled on Bonnie's chest, but she kept her expression carefully neutral.

She could swallow her pride, but she absolutely could not gamble with her mother's safety. Nor did she want to be the reason Quentin had a falling out with Zachary, creating unnecessary drama.

After a moment, she lifted her chin and offered a small smile. "I accept your apology, Vivian."

Quentin frowned slightly.

Bonnie added, "We can talk about compensation later. We're here to have fun today, so let's not let this ruin the mood."

Something flickered in Vivian's eyes, and her smile deepened as she gave a slight nod. "You're very gracious, Bonnie."

Zachary chuckled, casually holding the reins with one hand, a cocky grin on his face. "See? I told you she was smart. How else could she have caught Quentin's eye?"

Quentin shot him an icy glare.

Zachary immediately rubbed his nose and sensibly shut his mouth.

But Quentin had no intention of letting it slide. "Zachary," he said coldly, "I only invited you today. Either you stay and she leaves, or my wife and I are leaving right now."

Bonnie's ruthless words from the evening before last had kept him tossing and turning all night in frustration.

That was why he had reached out to Zachary yesterday.

Zachary had suggested taking Bonnie out to a private estate for some horseback riding, claiming that outdoor activities were the best way to bond. He had even promised to help create some romantic moments for them.

But Quentin never expected the man to take matters into his own hands and bring Vivian along.

He could clearly sense that Bonnie was no longer as relaxed and happy as she had been when they first arrived.

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