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.

phone. I glanced up at the sound of the door,

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

caused a few gasps from the girls in the

the limelight,

noticed me too. Surprise flickered in his eyes, and then he masked it.

waitress was already attending to him. Neil ordered two servings of chicken stew and some desserts

but kept my

divorced His business was none of

some reason, Neil came over and sat

change my seat, but

act cool,

with you?” Neil broke

to you?” I retorted,

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

looked him in the eye, thinking, then

glanced at his watch, then he asked, “Can Stella see

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

Bonnie, but quickly regained his

explained, “Mitch asked me to find Stella. He flew over this afternoon, should have landed

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

“How

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

what married life was like for Neil and

Neil’s

is Russel that special?” His tone

doesn’t fall into the playboy type like you guys?” I was puzzled. This is an obvious fact,

giving me the cold shoulder, and then he looked

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

had to stop. Neil

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