I Love You, Miss Genius

Maisie's face lit up with a smile as she patted Bonnie's shoulder approvingly. "That's the spirit! Even though she's an elder, we shouldn't let her walk all over us! "Besides, you're my junior, which puts you on equal footing with me, so you're practically her peer. Don't hold back if she makes things difficult for you-just fight back!"

Bonnie nodded, "I know."

While they conversed, Maisie thought back on what had happened, looking guiltily at Bonnie.

"When Sydney was provoking you earlier, I should have stood up for you right away. But I held back for the sake of family harmony."

She gently took Bonnie's hand and said in a voice of remorse. "You don't blame me, do you?"

Bonnie squeezed Maisie's hand in return, smiling as she replied, "Master Maisie, how could I blame you for such a small matter? That would be too petty of me."

Maisie's worry melted away upon hearing this. "I'm glad you don't blame me. I was afraid you felt wronged and that I did nothing to help."

"Not at all," Bonnie reassured her with another smile. "Besides, you stood up for me later, and that made me very happy."

Maisie finally felt completely at ease and made a promise to Bonnie. "Still, I meant what I said. If she ever dares to treat you like that again, I won't tolerate it! No matter what, I won't let my junior be wronged!" Bonnie was touched. "Thank you, Master Maisie."

"There's no need to thank me," Maisie waved it off. "We're like family since we are from the same academy. It's only right for me to help you!"

Bonnie was about to say something more when Ivor's voice interrupted them. Uh, Mom, don't you think it's a bit odd to still call her juniornow that she's your daughter-in-law?"

Bonnie was his lawfully wedded wife, yet she called his mom "Master Maisie," which felt like it lowered his rank.

"It does seem a bit inappropriate," Maisie mused, turning to Bonnie with a tentative suggestion. "How about you try calling me something else?"

While they might not mind, it did seem a bit strange for outsiders.

Bonnie looked at Maisie, took a deep breath, and opened her mouth. But the word "Mom" lingered at the tip of her tongue, refusing to come out. It felt too abrupt to shift from calling her "Master Maisie" to "Mom".

Seeing Bonnie's struggle, Maisie offered another idea. "How about calling me 'Mom Maisie ?""

Bonnie's mouth twitched involuntarily. Her face displayed her exasperation. That sounded even more awkward than "Mom" alone!

Noticing Bonnie's difficulty, Ivor decided not to push her further. "If Bonnie isn't comfortable, let's not force it."

Bonnie hesitated a while before continuing so as not to upset Ivor. "Give me some time to get used to it. It's a bit hard to adjust all of a sudden."

"Of course, take all the time you

need," Maisie said nonchalantly.

Then, with a sudden glint in her eye, she nudged Bonnie playfully. "Alright, enough talking. Go back to your room with Ivor and rest! Today is your big day, and every moment of your wedding night is precious. Don't waste this wonderful time!"