Three Years Later, He Came Back Begging novel Chapter 283

“And honestly, compared to Hannah and Lawrence, I'm incredibly lucky. I have both of you. I didn't have to grow up under someone else's roof, or carry that kind of trauma, or bear the weight of those suffocating responsibilities. So, I forgive them.”

Shirley fell into a heavy silence. After a long moment, she sighed. “I always knew Lawrence had health issues, and I figured there was some misunderstanding back then, but I never imagined it was that tragic.”

She reached out and gently smoothed Bonnie's hair. “I suppose only the good ones ever get their hearts exploited like that. Odette's family... their greatest strength is their kindness and sense of responsibility, but it's also their fatal flaw. Sacrificing Lawrence's happiness just to repay an old debt? I don't know if it was worth it.”

Bonnie smiled softly. “It just comes down to the choices we make in the moment. Once you make a choice, you have to live with the consequences. There is no 'worth it' or 'not worth it.'”

Hearing her speak with such clarity put Shirley's mind completely at ease. Bonnie had transformed in ways she couldn't even see. Moving forward, whatever choices her daughter made would be the result of careful, mature thought.

As her parents, the only thing they needed to do now was offer their unwavering support and encouragement.

Just as they were talking, Bachelor jogged out of the apartment building. He visibly sighed in relief when he saw the car was still there. He reached for the driver's side door, but Bonnie rolled down the window.

“Sit in the back,” Shirley snapped, rolling her eyes at him.

Bachelor awkwardly climbed into the backseat, looking miserable. The house had completely exploded after they left. These two had dropped a bomb and bailed, leaving him to take the brunt of the screaming alone.

But there was nothing he could do. Without control of the finances, and with a fiercely independent daughter, Bachelor simply didn't have a leg to stand on.

Bonnie started the engine before Bachelor finally grumbled, “Why didn't you tell me you bought a house? You pissed my parents off so bad their blood pressure spiked.”

“If I told you, would you have let me buy it? Would your parents have let me? You all would've just shut me down, saying a girl is going to get married anyway so buying her a house is useless. I'd have to be crazy to discuss it with you.”

Bachelor scowled, unable to argue.

Bonnie's dream mentor was Professor Dale from Kingswood University. He had spent decades entrenched in the architecture world, boasting deep seniority and countless prestigious awards. His primary focus was on architectural preservation and revitalization, making him a heavyweight in both domestic and international architectural research.

Back when she was working at the city institute, one of her team members had actually been mentored by Professor Dale. Bonnie had constantly heard him describe the professor as a hilarious, charming little old man.

Bonnie researched heavily and felt incredibly confident about her upcoming interview. After a full day of grinding, her portfolio was practically finished. She was just about to take a break when Patton's name flashed on her phone.

Calling her at a time like this could only mean one thing—it was about the case.

She had never stopped thinking about it, so she hurriedly picked up.

Patton got straight to the point. “Bonnie, I've got some great news to kick off the new year. We've made a massive breakthrough in the case...”