Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 111

Chapter 111

Stella and Barbara’s two–day 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 stew” Stella 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 was engrossed in my phone. I glanced up at the sound of

a black sweater underneath. The tailor–made suit flattered his physique, accentuating his perfect lines and proportions.

from the girls in the restaurant.

steal the limelight, no matter

me too. Surprise flickered in his eyes, and then

was already attending to him. Neil ordered two servings of chicken stew and some desserts popular Caladonia, also to–go.

craves chicken stew too? I wondered, but kept

were divorced His

came over and sat next to me.

change my seat, but I

could act cool, why

you?” Neil

you?”

business. The kid

looked him in the eye, thinking, then why

then he asked,

hardly know each other.” I

of Bonnie,

me to find Stella. He flew over this afternoon, should have landed

Mitch doing here? Is he here to negotiate with Stella?

off, “How is he

of you guys, except Russel, are worth a damn. Honestly, I worry about how long you can stay faithful to Bonnie pnce the honeymoon phase is over.”

what married life was like

words turned Neil’s face

your eyes, is Russel that special?” His

special enough that he doesn’t fall into the playboy type like you guys?” I was puzzled. This is an obvious

cold shoulder,

my order was packed and ready. I grabbed the takeout and left, about to drive back home when I noticed Neil’s car tailing

stop. Neil did

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