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.

to Kate’s, and she looked up when she heard Bonnie’s voice. Her eyes

made

do you want?” I asked,

made you a lunch box It’s much cleaner than

the bag but didn’t take it.

front of her was not her sister, but

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

I’m Bonnie. And you are?” Bonnie was

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

was very gentle.

probably couldn’t figure out why

stood between

she’s just a relationship surrogate? She always thought she’s special to Neil. If she found out that Neil

was mulling this over, Bonnie’s

glanced at the caller ID, then at me. No doubt, it

for lunch, so I got up and left. As for the lunch

the

out from behind me. I turned around

let Bonnie throw herself into his arms. They looked very much in love, as if he was trying to rub it

out, and her face turned complicated

eyes, both of

to see him not far away, lunch

and both men stared

me, and cheerfully said, “Irene, did he come all the way here to win you over? I had a feeling he liked you when i saw him back

be there, Simmons said. He knew about my divorce with Neil. Gossip–loving

over and held

arms, I steeled myself and held Simmons’s hand back. “Best of luck to you guys Actually. Bonnie looked up at Neil, trying

at

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