Chapter 120

Stella’s actions landed me in a bit of a pickle. Simmons seemed to have a hunch about who I was chatting with and what was being discussed. In a soothing tone, he said, Don’t sweat it. I have a bunch of friends around here, or I can crash at a hotel. Don’t let Stella’s words get to you

The more Simmons talked, it made it harder for me

Simmons, it’s okay! It’s just for a few days. I have two rooms here, it’s pretty convenient, I replied graciously.

That’s very kind of you. I should be able to find a place in three days, Simmons replied, looking at me with sparkling eyes.

Well, I guessed he could stay for three days. After all, he was Stella’s brother

The next morning. I woke up to the smell of breakfast. Walking into the kitchen, I saw Simmons wearing an apron, bustling around.

You’re up! Hurry up and eat so you can get to work,he said, taking off his apron and bringing over a plate of salad and sausages

I usually grab a bite at the convenience store, as I’m not a fan of getting up early to cook. I had to thank him for this.

Thanks!I said, stuffing my face with a bowl of noodles.

After finishing, I dashed off to work.

Unfortunately, I ran into Bonnie again at the office entrance. She had just gotten off her scooter. Without a second thought, I floored it and sped past her.

When it was time to get off work at noon, Bonnie suddenly popped up at our department’s entrance, causing a few male colleagueseyes to pop out

Irene!Bonnie yelled, holding up a fancy bag.

and she looked up when she heard Bonnie’s voice. Her eyes widened in

Kate. She made a beeline for me.

I asked, looking at her

Whitmore mentioned that you’ve been having stomach issues, so I made you a lunch box It’s much cleaner than restaurant food. Give it a try.” Bonnie

bag but

snapped back to reality and realized the girl in front of

the bag for me. “Okay, thanks. You’re Bonnie, right?” she said

are?”

department” Kate reached out her hand to Bonnie.

was very

aback. She probably couldn’t figure out why Kate was being

between them,

thought she’s special to Neil. If she found out that Neil only liked her because she looked like someone else,

this

the caller ID, then at me. No doubt,

left. As for the lunch box, I’ll let whoever

at the entrance. His expression turned cold

turned around to see her bounding toward Neil like

They looked very much in love, as if he was trying to rub it in my

followed me out, and her face turned complicated when she

and Kate locked eyes, both of their expressions

him not far away, lunch box in hand. When he saw Neil,

and both men stared at each other, hostility in their

at Simmons, then at me, and cheerfully said, “Irene, did he come all the way here to win you over? I had a feeling he liked you

right Wherever she is, I’ll be there, Simmons said. He knew about my

and held my hand

myself and held Simmons’s hand back. “Best of luck to you guys Actually. Bonnie

at Bonnie’s words.

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