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.

walked in, I was engrossed in my phone. I glanced up at the

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.

from

people always steal the limelight, no matter

his eyes, and then

servings of chicken stew and

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

and I were divorced His business was none of mine.

Neil came over and

and wanted to change my seat, but I didn’t want to look like a wuss.

he could act cool, why

Neil broke the

to you?”

of my business. The kid in her belly

thinking, then why the hell are

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

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

Bonnie, but quickly regained his

to find Stella. He flew over this afternoon, should

doing here? Is he here to negotiate with

a bit off, “How is

None 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.” I confessed.

what married life was like for Neil and Bonnie. He might

turned Neil’s face frosty

your eyes, is Russel that special?” His tone

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

giving me the cold shoulder, and then he looked

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

to stop. Neil did too.

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