Love On Ice: Don’t Leave Me, My Charming Liar

Chapter 22: "Nyla! Come here, I've missed you!" The woman abandoned her suitcase and sprinted toward Nyla. Caught off guard, Nyla soon found herself in a heartfelt hug. "Bonnie? Is it really you?" Bonnie Olson, Nyla's closest friend for over ten years, had always been a part of her life, much like their neighbor, Austen. Being the eldest, Bonnie had always looked out for Nyla, the youngest of the three. Bonnie's family had relocated abroad before Nyla's family fell on hard times.

Once they heard of Nyla's troubles, the Olsons remained steadfast in their support, even offering her a place with them overseas. When Nyla learned of complications with the Olson family's business abroad, she chose to stay and attempted to reimburse them for their kindness, though they never accepted her money. Eventually, she decided to send thoughtful gifts instead. Despite the distance, Nyla and Bonnie had kept in close contact over the years. "Yes, I'm here! Aren't you shocked? Happy? Thrilled? Did you miss me as much as I missed you?

I've been waiting just to surprise you!" Bonnie slid her sunglasses atop her head, her face lighting up with a radiant smile. Her makeup was flawless, and her joy reminded Nyla of a child in a loving embrace. "I really missed you. Are your parents back too?" Nyla's smile wavered into a frown. "Aren't you cold in that outfit? Come inside, let's warm you up." "Just me, I'm back. I forgot how cold Ulares can get. It's been ages, and everything looks so different." "You probably chose that outfit thinking it would look chic," Nyla teased.

She grabbed Bonnie's suitcase and ushered her into the lounge, handing her a mug of warm water and catching Bonnie's sheepish grin. Find inspiring stories on gⱯlnσνs․оm "Guilty as charged," Bonnie replied, taking a sip and settling next to Nyla. "I'm actually back for my master's degree. We'll have plenty of time together." For Nyla, Ulares was a mix of sour and sweet memories, but Bonnie's return brought a comforting familiarity. "Planning on staying in the dorms, or would you prefer staying at my place?

There's always a room for you." Nyla secretly wished Bonnie would choose to stay with her. Bonnie chuckled. "Thanks, but my dad bought an apartment for me already. He still treats me like a child, thinking I'd impose on you." Just as Nyla was about to reassure her, Bonnie straightened up, her gaze intent and grave. "Listen, after I finish my degree, you should come abroad with me. My family's doing well, and we can easily support you. The folks here haven't been great to you." A wave of emotion caught in Nyla's throat as she embraced her friend.

"I'm not ready to leave just yet, Bonnie." "Let's not dwell on the past, Nyla. Maybe what happened was just a freak accident." "Impossible! I can't accept that my father would ever do such a thing!" Nyla insisted. . . .