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.

was engrossed in my phone. I glanced up at the sound of the

tailor–made suit flattered his physique, accentuating his perfect lines and proportions. His gentlemanly charm was off the charts, with a few strands of hair falling over his expressive features, making him

a few gasps from

limelight, no matter where

noticed me too. Surprise flickered in his

servings of chicken stew

chicken stew too? I wondered, but kept my cool and went back to my phone.

and I were divorced His business was none of mine.

over and sat next to me.

and wanted to change my seat, but

he could act cool, why couldn’t I?

you?” Neil

to you?” I retorted, coldly

seemed to chuckle, “She’s none of my business. The

the eye, thinking, then why the hell are

he asked,

guys hardly know each other.” I teased, “Aren’t you afraid Bonnie will

at the mention of Bonnie, but

flew over this afternoon, should have landed by now.”

doing here? Is he here to negotiate with Stella? Such a deadbeat!

bit off, “How is he

you guys, except Russel, are worth a damn. Honestly, I worry about how long you can stay faithful

life, I died young and didn’t get to see what married life was like for Neil and

Neil’s face

your eyes, is Russel that special?” His

like you guys?” I

cold shoulder, and then he looked away.

grabbed the takeout and left, about to drive back home when I noticed Neil’s car

to stop.

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