Chapter 21

They quickly figured out that they were both students of Cary Burns. "Cary told me you just got back to Pyralis," Bonnie said. "He told me he’d taken in one last student, but because I lived abroad all these years, I never had the chance to visit. I didn’t think it was you! He always speaks highly of you, you know." "I didn’t think you’d turn out to be my senior either. No wonder you're so good." "Come on, you're the real genius. Cary is right. You're a natural. "You mastered kickboxing even though you're only 20. You’ve only been training with him for a short time, too. "All your seniors, including me, had to work hard for a long time, you know? "To be honest, you'd beat all of us if we were your age." As Masie spoke, she smoothed down Bonnie's hair and dress. Ivor and others arrived just in time to see it happen. They gaped, and their eyes widened in disbelief. "What the hell is going on, mom?" Ivor asked. Masie held Bonnie's hand and laughed. "I just sparred wi