Chapter 70

“You shouldn’t be the one to apologize.” Robert replied, as he touched her chin gently so she would look at him. “I was selfish, and I guess I was a bit too focused on what I’d benefit from your marriage to Marcus. I’ll admit that I was really angry at first when you left, but after a while I thought about it, especially after David Stewart confirmed that you were alright, then I realized that I pushed you away. For that I’m sorry… “

“Oh, dad”

“I see how… different you are now” Robert continued. “You look more confident in yourself and you’re so happy… am I wrong?”

Bonnie blushed as she shook her head. Was it really that obvious? But he was right. She was happier than she’d ever been in a long time. “No you’re not” she replied finally.

There was a pause, before Robert added. “And am I wrong to assume that David Stewart has something to do with that happiness?”

Bonnie averted her eyes. She knew the topic of David would come up sometime. His presence alon