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.

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

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 of hair falling over his expressive features, making him

from the girls in the restaurant.

always steal the limelight, no matter where they are.

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

two servings of chicken stew and some desserts popular Caladonia, also to–go.

I wondered, but kept my cool and

His business was none of mine.

for some reason, Neil came over

uneasy and wanted to change my seat, but I didn’t want to look like

could act cool, why

you?” Neil broke the ice.

you?” I retorted, coldly

seemed to chuckle, “She’s none of my business. The kid in her belly

the eye, thinking, then why the hell are

watch, then he asked, “Can

would she want to see you? You guys hardly know each

of Bonnie, but quickly regained

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

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

looked a bit off, “How is he

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

crossed my 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 bored of her

Neil’s face frosty

eyes, is Russel that

I was puzzled. This is an obvious fact, but Neil still

cold shoulder, and then he looked away.

left, about to drive back home when I

stop. Neil

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