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.

looked up when she

made a beeline

I asked,

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

bag but

finally snapped back to reality and realized the girl in front of her was not her sister, but

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

Bonnie. And you are?” Bonnie

department” Kate

was very

taken aback. She probably couldn’t figure out why

stood between them,

found out that Neil only liked her because she looked like

this over, Bonnie’s phone

ID, then at

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

was leaving the office, Neil was at the entrance.

around to see her bounding toward Neil like a happy

herself into his arms. They looked very much in love, as if

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

and Kate locked eyes, both

out. I looked over to see him not far away, lunch box in hand. When he saw

both men stared at each other, hostility in

over? I had a feeling he

Simmons said. He knew about my divorce with Neil. Gossip–loving Stella must have

walked over and held

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

expression darkened at Bonnie’s words.

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