Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 120

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 colleagues‘ eyes to pop out

“Irene!” Bonnie yelled, holding up a fancy bag.

desk was next to Kate’s, and she looked up when she heard Bonnie’s voice.

didnt know Kate. She made a beeline

do you want?” I asked, looking

been having stomach issues, so I made you a lunch box It’s

the bag but didn’t

front of her was not her sister, but Neil’s new flame,

for me. “Okay, thanks. You’re Bonnie,

I’m Bonnie. And you are?” Bonnie was always

Kate, also from the development department” Kate reached out her hand to Bonnie.

tone was

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

stood between

she’s special to Neil. If she found out that Neil only liked

I was mulling this over,

caller ID, then at me. No doubt, it was Neil.

got up and left. As for the lunch box, I’ll let whoever wants it have it.

leaving the office, Neil was at the entrance. His expression turned cold when

behind me. I turned around to see her bounding toward Neil like a

looked very much in love, as if he was trying to

me out, and her face turned complicated when she saw what was happening.

eyes, both of their expressions complex.

over to see him not far away, lunch box in hand. When he saw Neil, his smile slowly faded.

men stared at each

at me, and cheerfully said, “Irene, did he come all the way here to win you over? I

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

walked over and held

me uncomfortable, but when I saw Bonnie nestled in Neil’s arms, I steeled myself and held Simmons’s hand back. “Best of luck to you guys Actually. Bonnie looked up at Neil, trying to gauge his reaction. “I thought you

expression darkened at Bonnie’s

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