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.

my phone. I glanced

a black sweater underneath. The tailor–made suit flattered his physique, accentuating his perfect lines and proportions.

gasps from the girls in the restaurant.

limelight, no matter where

me too. Surprise flickered in his

waitress was already attending to him. Neil ordered two servings

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

I were divorced His business was none of

came over and sat next to

and wanted to change my seat, but

he could act cool, why couldn’t I?

you?” Neil broke the ice.

it to you?” I

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

him in the eye, thinking, then why

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

of Bonnie,

me to find Stella. He flew over this afternoon,

“What’s Mitch doing here? Is he here to negotiate

bit off, “How is he

None of you guys, except Russel, are worth a damn. Honestly, I worry about how long you can stay faithful to Bonnie pnce

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 bored of her in

Neil’s

eyes, is Russel that special?” His tone was

guys?” I was puzzled. This is an obvious fact, but Neil still had

shoulder, and then he

grabbed the takeout and left, about to drive back home when I

stop. Neil did

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