Chapter 2006

The night grew darker. Perhaps due to their exhausting journey to Merchant City and the commotion ever since their arrival, it was surprisingly difficult to coax Shelly to sleep that night. Bonnie had to coax and soothe her for a long time before finally getting Shelly to sleep. By the time Bonnie placed Shelly back into her crib and confirmed that she had indeed fallen asleep, it was already past 10 o'clock. When Bonnie opened the door, she discovered that Harvey had fallen asleep on the couch, still clutching his phone. Bonnie sighed, walked over, and took his phone from his hand. His text conversation with Nigel was left open on the screen. [Nigel, no matter what happens, I will find a way to make Bonnie get back together with Mr. Jim. [I don't think I'll ever be happy again unless she becomes my new Mommy.] Tears slid down Bonnie's cheeks as she read these words. She lowered her head to stare at Harvey, sleeping soundly on the sofa, and suddenly felt as though someone had