Chapter 203

Chapter 203:

She had spent the entire afternoon engrossed in his stream, completely unaware of how the hours had slipped away.

Even at dinner, she found herself replaying the humorous moments, her face still wearing a smile.

That night, her dreams were sweet and joyful.

The following day, Bonita took her lunch late and ate little, then returned to her room and locked the door.

She launched the live-streaming app once more, and Neal’s chatroom appeared on the homepage. Excited, she spent another afternoon immersed in joy.

Though new to the game and still learning, the sheer joy of the experience had her laughing uncontrollably, her feet kicking in her bed. That dull, hot summer became more lively and engaging thanks to Neal’s live-streams.

Watching Neal became a staple of her daily life. His streaming schedule was unpredictable, sometimes running late into the night, but Bonita eagerly awaited each session, bringing a spark of anticipation to even the dullest days.

When she shared this with Fernanda, her eyes shone with excitement, and she smiled warmly.

“And that’s when I began to fantasize about what kind of person he could be. With such elegant hands, a charming voice, and an engaging personality, I found myself really wanting to get to know him better,” Bonita confessed, her eyes brimming with youthful yearning.

She continued, “He reminded me of a warm, inviting fire, drawing everyone close with his brightness and warmth. That’s why I started looking him up online. I discovered he was a student here at Esaham University and even learned his name. Enrolling at a university in Esaham was my way of getting closer to him.”

Bonita’s gaze fixed on Fernanda, filled with a plea for empathy. “You might not fully grasp how I feel, but Beckett was the only person I was close to as a child. He was gloomy and controlling, never allowing me to socialize. When I was around him, I felt like my life had lost its spark. Then I found Neal, who was all brightness, laughter, and positivity—like a burst of sunlight. After years in the shadows, I was desperate to follow that light.”

Fernanda’s head dipped in a gentle nod of understanding. “I get it.” She believed everyone deserved a beacon of hope in their lives, much like her own guiding lights, Mr. Bernard and a boy from her past.

She could empathize with Bonita’s longing.

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Bonita exhaled a breath of relief upon hearing Fernanda’s supportive words. “When I learned that Neal was struggling financially, I began sending him virtual gifts and soon became his top supporter. This allowed me to play games with him. Suddenly, he felt closer, and that connection emboldened me to confess my feelings.”

Realization dawned on Fernanda. “So you are ‘Cutie,’ his top supporter?”

Bonita’s face slowly turned red. “Yes.”

During one stream, Bonita noticed Neal interacting charmingly with a teammate who used adorable emojis and received compliments from him.

Inspired, she began emulating that cuteness online, hoping to catch his attention.

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