Chapter Seventy

"You shouldn't be the one to apologize." Robert replied, as he touched her chin gently so she would look at him. "I was selfish, and I guess I was a bit too focused on what I'd benefit from your marriage to Marcus. I'll admit that I was really angry at first when you left, but after a while I thought about it, especially after David Stewart confirmed that you were alright, then I realized that I pushed you away. For that I'm sorry… "

"Oh, dad"

"I see how… different you are now" Robert continued. "You look more confident in yourself and you're so happy… am I wrong?"

Bonnie blushed as she shook her head. Was it really that obvious? But he was right. She was happier than she'd ever been in a long time. "No you're not" she replied finally.

There was a pause, before Robert added. "And am I wrong to assume that David Stewart has something to do with that happiness?"

Bonnie averted her eyes. She knew the topic of David would come up sometime. His presence alone was going to bring it up an