Chapter 525

Chapter 525:

However, it was Bonita who suffered the fallout. Her classmates, intimidated by the situation, gradually distanced themselves, leaving her isolated.

This isolation persisted through middle school, where teenage complexities deepened their interactions. While Beckett’s obsession was obvious, peers whispered exaggerated and harmful rumors, casting their relationship in a mysterious and scandalous light.

A particularly humiliating incident occurred when Bonita was soaked with water in the restroom. Overwhelmed, she told her parents and expressed her desire to switch schools and sever ties with Beckett.

In response, her father, furious and unsympathetic even as she stood soaking wet before him, slapped her and blamed her for the torment, claiming the harassment must have been her fault.

Later, her mother disclosed that her father was working on a significant business deal with Beckett’s father, which promised substantial returns. This made it imperative for them to maintain good relations with Beckett’s family.

From that point on, Bonita never again mentioned changing schools.

Beckett’s treatment of Bonita was complex and troubling. He cared for her but did not protect her. It seemed he took twisted pleasure in her misery, waiting for her to ask him for help. Yet, Bonita chose not to seek his aid. No matter how many times her textbooks were torn or how many insults were thrown at her online, she never turned to him.

Instead, she withdrew into herself, channeling her energy into her studies, her only sanctuary. She remained composed despite the bullying and insults, opting to completely ignore it.

Bonita secured a spot in the top high school in the city. Despite his underwhelming academic performance, Beckett was also admitted, thanks to his father’s position on the school board. This high school was known for its rigorous discipline and challenging curriculum, which overwhelmed most students. But for Bonita, it was a sanctuary.

With everyone absorbed in their studies, she became practically invisible, which meant less bullying and a somewhat smoother existence. Bonita found her high school years unexpectedly delightful. Freed from others’ attention, she delved into her studies, reveling in her newfound isolation.

Meanwhile, Beckett’s behavior worsened. As he grew, his interactions with Bonita escalated from verbal altercations to physical confrontations. In response, Bonita sought permission to move into the on-campus dormitory, but her plan was thwarted when Beckett persuaded her father to reject the idea.

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Lacking her parents’ approval, she couldn’t proceed with her plan to live at school. Therefore, Bonita adjusted her schedule, starting her day before the sun rose to arrive at school early and staying late after completing her classes, effectively avoiding Beckett. His laziness prevented him from matching her routine, reducing his chances to harass her.

Finally, as graduation approached, Beckett and his family traveled abroad, giving Bonita a taste of true freedom for the first time. At last, Bonita could relax, free from the constraints of worry. However, she soon realized she didn’t have anything to do. She had no friends, no hobbies. All that remained from her school years were heavy boxes filled with books—the only treasures she cherished.

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