Chapter 111

Stella and Barbara’s twoday trip suddenly got extended out of the blue.

Apart from work, I was fussing over recipes with Baibara every day, trying to figure out how to get enough nutrition into Stella’s kid.

Iva seemed to be in a hot mess too. They kept ringing up Stella, asking who the father of the kid was, but she wouldn’t spill the beans until Mitch would

own up.

I was playing secret keeper for her too. I kept silence even when Simmons tried to squeeze it out of me.

I suddenly crave for some chicken stewStella blurted out, rubbing her belly.

Barbara was in the kitchen, stewing beef. She popped out and asked, Beef won’t do?

Td prefer chicken.Stella lay on the sofa like a limp noodle.

Lately, her morning sickness had been getting worse and her food tastes were all over the place.

Sometimes she couldn’t stomach anything, other times she had to have a certain dish.

I grabbed my car keys, I’ll go get you some chicken stew

You’re a lifesaver! Thanks!Stella’s eyes lit up instantly

It was drizzling outside. Without a second thought, I drove to the restaurant where we had eaten last time. Their chicken stew was the topic of the town.

It was dinner rush, so the place was packed. I ordered some chicken stew and a few other dishes to go, then took seat near the door to wait.

I

proportions. His gentlemanly charm was off the charts, with a few strands

a few gasps from the girls in

limelight, no matter where

too. Surprise flickered in his eyes,

two servings

chicken stew too? I wondered, but kept my cool

I were divorced His

Neil came over and sat next

change my seat, but I didn’t

he could act cool,

Stella with you?” Neil broke the ice.

to you?” I retorted,

of my business. The kid in her

then why the hell are you

glanced at his watch, then he

guys hardly know each other.”

Bonnie, but quickly regained

flew over this afternoon,

Is he

off, “How is

Mitch is her child’s father. None of you guys, except Russel, are worth a damn. Honestly, I worry about how long you can

thought had crossed my mind before. In my past life, I died young and didn’t get to see what married life was like

Neil’s face frosty

Russel that special?” His tone was

type like you guys?” I was

me the cold shoulder, and then

was packed and ready. I grabbed the takeout and left, about to drive

stop.

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