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 the door, and

sweater underneath. 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 super handsome.

gasps from

limelight, no matter where

too. Surprise flickered in his eyes, and then

two servings of chicken stew and some desserts popular Caladonia,

stew too? I wondered, but kept my cool and went

divorced His business was none

reason, Neil came over and sat

my seat, but I didn’t

act cool, why couldn’t

with you?” Neil broke the ice.

you?” I

business. The kid in her belly

in the eye, thinking, then why the hell

his watch, then he asked, “Can Stella see me?”

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

stiffened at the mention of Bonnie,

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

was taken aback, “What’s Mitch doing here? Is he here to negotiate with

off, “How is he a deadbeat?”

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.”

died young and didn’t get to see what married life

words turned Neil’s face

is Russel that special?” His tone was

that he doesn’t fall into the playboy type like you guys?” I was puzzled. This is an obvious fact, but Neil still had to

me the cold shoulder,

my order was packed and ready. I grabbed the takeout and left, about to drive back home

stop. Neil did too.

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