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.

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

greyish white suit with a black sweater underneath. The tailor–made suit flattered his physique, accentuating his perfect lines and proportions. His gentlemanly

a few gasps from the girls in the restaurant.

people always steal the limelight, no matter where they

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

ordered two servings of chicken stew and some desserts popular Caladonia,

stew too? I wondered, but kept my cool and

divorced His business was none of mine.

came over and sat next to

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

could act cool, why couldn’t I?

you?” Neil broke the ice.

it to you?” I retorted, coldly

of my business. The kid in her belly

in the eye, thinking, then why the hell are you asking?

he

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

the mention of Bonnie, but quickly regained his composure.

find Stella. He flew over this afternoon, should

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

a bit off, “How is he a

except Russel, are worth a damn. Honestly, I worry about how long you can stay faithful

and didn’t get to see what married life was like for Neil and Bonnie. He might get bored of

turned Neil’s

your eyes, is Russel that special?”

I was puzzled. This is an obvious fact, but

scoffed, giving me the cold shoulder, and then he looked away.

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

stop. Neil did

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