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.

was engrossed in my phone. I glanced up at the sound of the door, and

with a black 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

gasps from the girls in the restaurant.

the limelight, no matter where they are.

noticed me too. Surprise flickered in his

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

too? I wondered, but kept

were divorced His business was none of

Neil came over and sat next

seat, but I didn’t want to look like

could act cool, why couldn’t I?

Neil broke the

to you?” I retorted, coldly

“She’s none of my business. The

thinking, then why

his watch, then he asked,

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

the mention of Bonnie, but quickly regained his composure.

flew over this afternoon, should have landed by now.”

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

bit off, “How is he a deadbeat?”

are worth a damn. Honestly, I worry about how long you can

young and didn’t get to see what married life was like for

turned Neil’s face frosty

is Russel that special?” His tone was

fall into the playboy type like you guys?” I was puzzled. This is an obvious fact, but Neil

me the cold shoulder, and

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

to stop. Neil

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255