Three Years Later, He Came Back Begging novel Chapter 480

Lawrence spent the entire holiday week dragging Bonnie all over the city. He handled every single logistical detail flawlessly; Bonnie didn't have to lift a finger. Her only job was figuring out how to lie to her parents.

Practice made perfect. She wasn't exactly lying with a straight face yet, but the suffocating panic had definitely faded.

Her parents didn't suspect a thing—after all, Bonnie was their perfect, obedient daughter.

Sometimes a pang of guilt would hit her, but as she lay in bed at night, she'd rationalize it. She wasn't doing anything reckless. She was just hanging out with Lawrence.

He was a perfect gentleman, never crossing any lines, never taking her anywhere sketchy.

They mostly just looked at nice views.

The most scandalous thing they did was go camping. Two single adults, out in the wild—but separated by the thick fabric of a tent. She slept inside while he sat outside on guard.

Watching his silhouette cast against the canvas, she'd whisper his name whenever the dark spooked her, and Lawrence would immediately respond.

They waited half the night and never saw The Orionid meteor shower, but the breathtaking canopy of stars hanging over Cabinda made the whole trip worth it.

Then came the bungee jumping. Bonnie had completely lost her nerve on the platform. For the first time, she initiated contact, throwing her arms around Lawrence's neck, her legs completely giving out as she refused to jump.

Thankfully, the line was empty, allowing her to stall as long as she wanted, drawing courage from his broad, warm chest.

His voice had been so low and soothing, coaxing her gently as he rubbed her back, promising he'd jump with her.

Wrapped tightly in his arms as they plummeted, the violent wind howling around them felt like it stripped away every insecurity she had. It was an explosive release, a terrifying thrill that finally let her taste absolute, unadulterated freedom at eighteen.

His relentless thoughtfulness and hyper-awareness of her needs made her feel completely cherished.

If he ended up being her boyfriend—or even the man she spent the rest of her life with—Bonnie thought she'd be incredibly happy.

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The bliss of the holidays evaporated far too quickly. Once classes resumed, Bonnie and Lawrence fell back into their separate routines.

Bonnie aced her foundational architecture exams and officially plunged into the deep end of college life. Everything was thrilling, new, and intensely demanding.

Lawrence, being a junior, wasn't drowning in coursework, but his schedule was packed with thesis prep and a grueling internship. And now, he had a part-time job: officially courting Bonnie.