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.

was engrossed in my phone. I glanced up at

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

from the girls in

people always steal the limelight, no matter where they

in his eyes,

him. Neil ordered two servings of chicken stew

craves chicken stew too? I wondered, but kept my cool

were divorced His business was

some reason, Neil came over and sat next to

but I didn’t want to look

could act cool, why couldn’t I?

Stella with you?” Neil broke the ice.

to you?” I retorted,

of my business.

thinking, then

then he asked, “Can Stella see me?”

each

Bonnie, but quickly regained his

asked me to find Stella. He flew over this afternoon, should have landed by now.”

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

looked a bit off, “How is he

a damn. Honestly, I worry about how long you can stay faithful to Bonnie

mind before. In my past life, I died young and didn’t get to see what married life was like for Neil and Bonnie. He might get

words turned Neil’s

your eyes, is Russel that

you guys?” I was puzzled. This is an obvious fact,

the cold shoulder, and then

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

to stop. Neil did too.

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